I just wanted to thank you for making this video, I followed your guide and was able to successfully replace both rear bearings, the drivers side being the most critical. I can now say I will change bearings all day long as long as I don’t have to deal with the way they mounted that stabilizer bar! Such a pain for sure.

The best thing about the stabilizer bar is those stupid aluminium drop links break easily too, and the brackets all rust badly

Thank you! Yes, that stabilizer bar is a pain in the ass )

Amazing video !! Extremely helpful. Thank you so much !!

Thank you for watching!

Great video very well detailed best one I’ve seen so far thanks for making this

Thank you for watching!

Thank you, very detailed and helpful, good stuff! Keep on going.

Thank you for watching!

i followed this tutorial and it worked great for my, got my new bearings in, thanks for this video

Yes, the same process.

is the same process for a 2007 BMW X3?

Thank you for watching! I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

A good informative video , but I do have a couple of constructive criticisms, 1 please put the axle stands under your car properly , the way you had them , facing from back to front , if the jack gives way the car will drop onto the axle stands and they will slip sideways on the rear arms and the car will fall.safety first 2 please don't use a screwdriver as a chisel/punch its a good way to hurt yourself .chisels and punches are designed for a certain job 👍 Apart from that you did a good job , and I am very impressed with the bearing puller kit

Thank you for your review! I will keep it in mind for next time.

Hi Mike, do you think there is a way to take the wheel hub off without damaging the bearing? The reason is that I need to change the protection shield and it doesn't fit over the hub.

Hi Nilsfried, this is possible to do. When you will hammer out hub it will come out with inner race of the bearing. You don't need to remove it from the hub. When you will finish with back plate, you will need to press the hub in with inner race together, the main thing that no rust or other things get in inside the bearing. When you will installed it back need to be careful so hub doesn't go sideways. I done it to. And bearing still working good. Good luck to you, if you will decide to do this!

Молодец, очень красиво работаешь!

Спасибо :)

Brilliant tutorial thank you so much.

Thank you so much for watching!

Great video, very helpful. Thank you!!

Best video on replacing the bearing - thanks bud!

Thank you for watching!

Hi, excellent how-to. One question on the socket used for getting the nut off the axle: you mention 30mm socket, but my car has more edges than hex, and BMW part catalog says its 40mm. E46 320i, M54B22. So my question is what type and size of nut have you used? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I used 30mm socket. Sometimes aftermarket parts could have a different sizes. This is how my socket looks like: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LZEGFON/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LDhoEbTDBAHMY

Thank you sir for the video. I'm working on a lexus sc430 rear bearing, could not find anything about my model. Your wheel bearing/hub is very close to mine, except all the other stuff you took off, but it sure helped. I guess owners of my model are older crowd and pay to get it done.

I hope you will get it done without any issues!

Nice job, you make it looks easy ;)

Thank you! Everything is up to the point 😉

Looks like a big job. I’ve just heard a werrrring sound coming from the rear. Just wondering how long I can drive it for? Thanks. Great video. Lots of effort. Much appreciated.

@Con Artist I'm glad you were lucky.

Mike's Garage One if my more embarrassing moments. I took the car to the mechanic on Friday. He put it on the hoist and there was a stick wedged in the spring and rubbing the inside of the back tire. Glad he didn’t charge me! Thanks for you comments!

@Con Artist You can lift the car and try to shake the wheel. If you don’t feel any backlash, then you can safely ride and not worry.

Mike's Garage Thanks Mike. Really appreciate it. I’m a poor musician that has a gig tonight about 60km away. I’ll be travelling at speeds about 100ks an hour so was a bit concerned. I’ll just take it slow. Cheers from Australia!

I was driving like this about 5 months. When I removed the bearing, it didn't have any play even, but the noise was terrible.

Thank you. FYI, my socket for the wheel nut was chamfered and kept slipping off the nut. I had to grind off the chamfered area to get it to stay on.

They all seem to be that way. If you have a helper, have them hold the socket on the nut. If not, I have wedged a cold chisel under the socket to keep it from dropping down.

Amazing video! Thank you!

Thank you for watching!

This was a great help, thanks!

Thank you for watching!

I am scared to do this on my wife's car. However this is really nice video! I may try it! Thank you!

@Mike's Garage Thank you very much! Your video is awesome!

Yes, this is what you should do. Replace only one side which one make noise.

@Mike's Garage Can you please tell if I replace only one side, will I be ok? Thanks

Thank you for watching😉

Tip for some, make sure it's a 12point socket for the axel nut. And if your bearing is really bad. The inner bearing race may get stuck to your hub and you're better off just ordering a new hub, as it's damn near impossible to get the race off

Cut it open with an angle grinder, and it just slides off ;-)

Great video, thanks for helping document! Can you please let me know what brand wheel bearing puller tool kit you used?

Thank you! Orion Motor Tech 23-Piece FWD Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dUFCobGxo7GSd

Great video I would also add copper grease when I press the new components back in to avoid issues next time we’ll done

Thank you for watching!

nice and clear man, great job

Thank you!

I just replaced mine on my 328ci and the wheel hub just pulled off with no special tools 😬. Great video by the way!

That hasn't been in the uk climate. Mine was all corroded and was only 5 years old

Thank you :) Wow, it must be on very bad shape.

The best —- no-bullshit —- mechanic here in YouTube. I can tell his brains and hands work well together hand in hand.

Thank you 😊

Very helpful video, does the bearing HAVE to be replaced if I just need a new hub? Long story short one of the bolt holes for the lugs stripped. The wheel bearings on both sides of my 325i are fine, can I get away with just doing the hub bc the bolt holes stripped? Any help would be great

Mike's Garage thanks a LOT!!

Thank you! No, you don't need replace the bearing. Also you can press the hub back with the axle shaft, so you don't need bearing removal tool.

Buen trabajo 👍🇪🇸

If using jack stands make sure the stands are actually touching the car. Whe pulling the huns with a slide hammer dont use your wheel bolts use a spare set as those will mushroom. Ask me how I know.

I forgot to ask... Do I have to drop the exhaust to do this job? Thank you so much for responding!

@Mauricio Coura Thank you for watching my videos! And good luck to you with your car!

@Mike's Garage Thank you so much for the the answer! I tried to do this job 3 days ago, unfortunately I failed because I ended up rounding one the 6 anxle bolts and I could not take it out. I bought a bolt extractor and I am going to try again this Friday! Thank you again.

If you need to fix left side then yes, if right side the no.

How's the durability on this "Premium" brand kit? Great video btw! Very much appreciated!

Mike's Garage and now another 3 months later?? 😜

Thank you! I don't know yet how good they are. I installed it 3 months ago.

Hi Mike I'm having my bearing changed soon and noticed you have the hub kit included, can I get away with just having the bearing replaced? Many thanks

@paul kett Thank you for watching!

@Mike's Garage Ah that's brilliant thanks for your reply and great video 👍🏿😎

Hi Paul, sure you can just replace the bearing. You just going to need to separate hub out of bearing completely, as you can see it at the end of this video.

Hi Mike, may I know what is the torque spec of this 1:48 Torx Bolt? Thank you in advance!!

@Mike's Garage Thank you

Hi, 59 ft-lbs

great video but please use axle stands correctly, Jack up the car, Place axle stands underneath your jacking points and lower car down onto them. The way you have it if that jack fails the control arms will slide the jack stands forward and out and your car is on the floor. Keep the videos coming as its brilliant but be safe

Thank you! I will place jack stands correctly next time 😉

wow - respect for your work sir -- all the best from RO !

Thank you very much!

I did exactly everything that is shown in this video, and when I pressed in the hub, it had excessive play. Did I somehow break the new bearing? I tried again with the second bearing i had for the other side and it happened AGAIN!

No your bearing should be fine. You need to put smaller plate right behind the other side of the bearing and then press the hub in. You separate the bearing, if you wil do what I say it will come back.

Amazing video thx 🙏🏽

Thank you for watching!

i pulled this trick off at werk. the kit was not quite right. then i came back to your vid and saw the slide hammer. that was the trick to getting it done. took me roughly an hour to complete. if i din't have customer cars to do i could of completed in lesser time. your vid helped A LOT!!! thanks 2005 330i zhp

I'm glad it was helpful for you! Thank you for watching!

Big job, but alot easier if you have the right tools

Great video! Thank you Mike!

It’s fixed. Unfortunately, the previous shop I took it to damaged the axle. It was replaced along with the spindle hub. No more roaring though. Yay!!

@Mike's Garage I did this morning. Thanks for responding!

@Arwen Ross bring it to other mechanic, with more experience

@Arwen Ross yes, it can stuck. You need to buy big gear pulley removal tool, something like this https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XP5J2X1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_5X1A6WEQ8D5E1T71R6NE?psc=1

@Mike's Garage Is it possible for the bearing to be seized? The person I took it to can’t get the axle off. PB blaster and heat didn’t work. Even broke a tool in the process. The CV axle was gonna be cut out and all new spindle and bearing put on. Help?!?!😩

Brilliant video! Need to do this one mine! E46 330d Touring

Thank you for watching!

The tool did you use for this is the same use to install/removes bushes, right? What's the name of the tool?

Yes, you can use it to remove/ install bushings to. The name: Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yQHPEb07Z3P7Y

Freaking great video. Subscribing right now. Will come to you first, next time I need a tutorial.

@Jacob Crawford I'm glad my video was helpful!

Took me about two hours thanks to this. Thanks again.

Thank you so much!

Thanks for your help Mike!

Thank you for watching!

How much torque you applying to that rear axle nut?

Check out video description.

the best mechanic here in YouTube

Mike, absolutely awesome video. Thank you so much!! Could I pick your brain for all the tools you used?

@Mike's Garage My e46 had done above 322k KMs when I had to change its rear bearing!

@Mike's Garage I'm getting close to that kilometer marker.

@C I think you definitely can do it, if you will need too!

@C my car had 304000 km when my bearing start making noise )

@Mike's Garage Thank you so much!! My bearings on my 04 325ci are still ok but with 175k miles, they may be on borrowed time. I always thought of doing the bearings on this car as an enigma, but after watching this, I can definitely do it. Hell, I replaced my cats last year. If I can do those, I can do bearings!

excellent video!

Thank you for watching! 😊

Mine as good as fell off front too Must been shot then its 18 years old good work and the 16mm caliper bolts rounded off twice smacked a 12 point 15mm on jobs a good and the anti roll bar 13mm rounded off half way cut it off with a dremal

It’d be nice if people put links for tools in the description

This is Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Nn9Yoy5h6SjUM This is Sliding Hammer set https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MBJQGNH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pNBlEbQ3G206V This is wheel bearing hub kit https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw,1999,328i,2.8l+l6,1352641,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub+kit,10520 Wheel Bearing kit you need to find for your car year and model.

Where did you get the wheel hub kit?

@T B My is a little bit different. I have 1999 BMW 328i. You right, on your model they selling it separately.

@Mike's Garage by chance do you remember the kit #? I can't find a kit for sale on the website. just individual parts 02' 330xi 5 spd is my car

@T B yes, still good :)

@Mike's GarageSo far so good since install?

I ordered it from Rockauto.com

hardest part here is the axle, had to spend 4h to remove it. don't come near without special tools for that.

It is, without tools hard to do anything :)

Damn; they couldn't figure a way to make it more difficult to change a freaking wheel bearing?

😁 they found a perfect way to make a big $

Any tips on getting the axle back in? I can’t get mine in enough to catch it with the nut…..

very good Instructions. Greetings from Germany

Thank you! ✌️

This would be a better way to get at the camber arm bolts than frigging with the differential

How do you get the half axle back in???

First insert in a wheel hub and then put in differential side. The same way how you remove it but in a back order.

How was the back plate replacement. Im trying to find a video on how to do it and cant find any usefull info do u mind telling me how to removed the back plate do i need to remove the bearing to replace the back plate?

@Mike's Garage Okey thanks

You need to remove wheel hub, then parking brake shoes and then remove 10 mm bolts which hold the back plate. Bearing it self you don't need to remove, but when you will removing wheel hub half of the bearing will come out with hub. That's why better to replace bearing same time.

Mike try using your weight as an advantage when breaking that axle nut loose next time!

Hi, can you tell me the torque fort he nut oft he bearing? Thanks

Hi, you can find this information in the description of the video.

When you say 11:40 „Make sure it is all the way in“ where do I exact know if I met the correct Position? Should I do this until it doesnt go anymore? Thank you and greets from Germany :)

@de la Sud - Official Thank you for watching🙂

Mike's Garage Thank you for your quick answer! Great Video, makes it all easier!! :)

As soon as you fill it, start to turn harder, this is correct position. Also there should be a place for locking ring. If it is not all the way in, locking ring will not be able to sit in place.

Прикольно,дякую

Спасибо за просмотр!

I just replaced my rear wheel bearing and hub and now my back plate will not hold in the parking break system does anyone have any tips on what I should do?

You should replace the back plate before replacing hub, but now you can use small long bolts with washers and nuts to hold the spring on brake shoes.

Hi from Iran. Thanks so much. Very useful

@Mike's Garage your,s tools very professional and used very carefully

Thank you for watching! 😊

Radlager wechseln ,dies war sehr hilfreich ! Danke.

I cant seem to push out my drive axle, i use the same tool as you, tighten it until it begins to bend, then i hit it with a friggin sledgehammer, no result. So i tried heating with a blow torch and then repeated the procedure, and no result. It reaaallly feels like ive missed a screw or something but i dont think i have Any help would be useful! Thanks in advance

Will do!

You are welcome! Before installing back axle, clean up all the rust and apply thin layer of grease or anti-seize on axle teeth.

Ordered a hydrualic 5 tonne tool and it just barely came loose but finally did it! Thanks for ur reply

Try to spray WD40 on it and try again. You may need a bigger puller. I had to bend one puller before and then I bought one size up puller to push the axle out.

BMW E90 (M24 hub nut is 145Nm + 45 degrees?) I understand the torque setting to be 259Nm.

For BMW e90 torque setting 259 Nm. I have it in description below video.

Do u have the link website of the box of wheel bearing and hub

Rockauto.com

Do you have to go through all these steps to get to the wheel bearing? BMW Engineering!!

This is all depends on car model. On some BMW more much easier to work then this model.

Mike's Garage I wish I knew bro. I was watching few videos to replace the wheel bearing of my Proton Gen 2. This is the roughest job I have seen so far. Other car manufacturers make it easy I guess

Yes, you have to. If you know easier way, let me know 😉

Just did everything right in ur video and my hub barely spins and when I put on my rotor it barely spins is this normal?

@CHRISIZCORRUPT sure, mike kuruch

@Mike's Garage hey do you have a Instagram I could send you a picture of my wheel bearing ?

@CHRISIZCORRUPT then it should be all good to go.

@Mike's Garage I have all the right parts ordered from FCP euro they all fit my car 325ci

@CHRISIZCORRUPT sure. Are you sure that you have the right parts?

I've got most of the way through, but I'm stuck on getting the half shaft back in.. I came here in the hope of seeing how you got your half shaft back in the hub, but it's the only bit you didn't cover. Oh the irony! 🤣

@Dozer Sorry, this is my bad. Yes, I don't have that part in the video. You shouldn't have any problem with half shaft, just slide it back in place.

@Mike's Garage sorry, I mean, I have got the bearing and the hub in pushed in. I cannot get the drive shaft/half shaft (the bit with the splines) to push into the hub.

You need to put press washer right behind the bearing, should be smaller then a hole. I did show it on the video but not everyone one can see it.

Спасибо

Спасибо за просмотр!

DO NOT USE A 1 1/8" SOCKET. IT WONT FIT.

Qual o nome desse kit q tira o rolamento?

@Mike's Garage tanks

@Cello V8 I have all the tools in description below video.

@Mike's Garage Yes, that's right

@Cello V8 do you mean bearing removal kit?

@Mike's Garage What is the name of this bearing layer kit?

Where did you order your parts from?

Rockauto.com

Hey how Long did it Take you ? 2 Hours ?

Hi, around 2 hours one side.

Keep it up.

Thank you! I will 😉

What wheels are those?

This is Rial salerno wheels.

What size are the wheelbearing tools? Thinking about maybe buying a kit, but there are different sizes

@Mike's Garage Sending my car in for an EU-inspection next week hopefully so will see what else I'll have to change... I know the wheelbearing is about to blow so this video is saved.

You will need: 3 in tube; 2.1; 2.5; 2.8 in plates. This is what I bought. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_UTomaEJGGcmUY

you are the best ;) !

Thank you for watching!

if you don't have a puller, we used to get a chain and a spare tire. Throw the tire and pull it off, easy

This is an option 🙂