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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
cn90 - I used the "FWD Wheel Bearing Adapters"...

cn90 - I used the "FWD Wheel Bearing Adapters" kit from Harbor Freight to press the outer race out from the knuckle - I needed to replace the rod and nut in the kit though, for some heavier duty rod,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
^That was me and because I bought the Harbor...

^That was me and because I bought the Harbor Freight wheel bearing kit -

The slide hammer kit posted looks exactly like what I used, the shallow monkey paw looking flange fits on the front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Wouldn't work unless maybe on the rear, the front...

Wouldn't work unless maybe on the rear, the front bearings actually need to be pressed in the knuckle first, then the retaining circlip fitted in the knuckle's groove, then the hub pressed back in. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Awesome to hear, and yeah, I did the same thing...

Awesome to hear, and yeah, I did the same thing too facing the side i was working on towards the center of the garage (2 car), so when I had my mishap with the original axle puller socket, it took a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
wow that sucks Dave, but with double the mileage...

wow that sucks Dave, but with double the mileage on yours compared to mine I guess there is a level of seizure on those sensors that may be FUBAR.

for what its worth, i didn't pull from the "hex...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
I just sprayed it with PB blaster, gave it a...

I just sprayed it with PB blaster, gave it a LIGHT wiggle and a few tiny taps to loosen it in the bore, then used a vice grip just clamped enough to stay on there, and pull it STRAIGHT out, if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Keep us posted Dave, if you need any tips this...

Keep us posted Dave, if you need any tips this job is still fresh in my memory!

See my reference to the "double brutal" slide hammer I used on mine, even with 10 total lbs of slide hammer weight,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Oh yeah the spark plugs were so easy! I just did...

Oh yeah the spark plugs were so easy! I just did mine with fresh NGK's 2 weeks ago, car runs so much better!

I'm finishing up the left side tomorrow, going to get alignment and balance this week...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Dave, glad to hear your son was able to help you...

Dave, glad to hear your son was able to help you out, I'm sure it wasn't an easy job on the rear of the car, and I'm glad you're tackling the rear while I am finishing the front!

I am due to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Hey man just sent you a PM, before I start on the...

Hey man just sent you a PM, before I start on the left side bearing I want to be sure that my right side is still good. I get steering wheel shakes on the highway most prevalent between 60-70 mph,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Wheel balance is spot on as friend just did...

Wheel balance is spot on as friend just did roadforce balancing, hub rings are intact and I make sure to torque all wheels in a star pattern at 101 ft lbs each time. Tires are less than a year old....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
usually you get the vibrations when braking from...

usually you get the vibrations when braking from the thrust arm bushings but i'm assuming you replaced those and torqued the bushing with the wheels on the ground? My vibes are slight as well and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Hub Centric Rings 74 1mm to 72 56mm Metal...

Hub Centric Rings 74 1mm to 72 56mm Metal Hubrings | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Thanks for the words S, will definitely be doing...

Thanks for the words S, will definitely be doing the left side too, will be much quicker now that I know what I'm doing. Plus I took the time to dremel off the rust off the hub on the right side,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Yes you are the expert Spencer since you just did...

Yes you are the expert Spencer since you just did your rear end suspension!

Thanks for the inputs, yes at my mileage I'm not feeling the looseness that loose tie rods would give, the X doesn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
I'm skeptical of the caliper too now that I...

I'm skeptical of the caliper too now that I mention it, since the brakes were flushed, my rotor and wheel don't get excessively hot either. I guess I'll paint the calipers after all!

Braking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Welp, I finally got the right side done. ...

Welp, I finally got the right side done.

Amazing. Since I bought this car I never knew it could be this quiet. I got up to 40 mph and heard nothing, went on the highway and got up to 85, heard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Weekend update: As expected, when pressing...

Weekend update:

As expected, when pressing out the right side wheel bearing from the carrier, the cheap steel fine threaded 3/4" x 7" bolt that comes in the harbor freight kit stripped out. Yes I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Pawn shop = Dollar store for grownups :thumbup: ...

Pawn shop = Dollar store for grownups :thumbup:

Planning on doing a pictorial step by step when I do the other side, I figure the first side is going to take me the longest and as I am finding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
UPDATE: So I disconnected the strut, ziptied...

UPDATE:

So I disconnected the strut, ziptied the axle out of the way so the back of the carrier has access, then popped the 2 strut bolts back in place to the carrier was upright. I proceeded to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Thanks for the tips, jeez one can get confused...

Thanks for the tips, jeez one can get confused here I'm surprised the harbor freight tool didn't come with directions, but for the low prices it makes sense lol!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Got your PM thanks for the help! Hoping I can...

Got your PM thanks for the help! Hoping I can get it out tonight and my hubs aren't damaged/rusted too bad so I can reuse them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
ok I got you, are you talking about when you...

ok I got you, are you talking about when you press the new bearing in, or press the hub back into the new bearing?

I was under the impression that when you press the new bearing in the wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
what do you mean press it on the correct ring? ...

what do you mean press it on the correct ring? Not sure if I follow you..


Update from last night although I didn't do much, I know everyone hammers the axle out of the hub but I'm not a fan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 40,076
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Just wanted to bump this post as I thought my...

Just wanted to bump this post as I thought my information might help others along the way:

I started this job Sunday afternoon, and will be working on it over the next few nights and over this...
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