Author Topic: Rear wheel bearing (Read 2197 times)

oldtimer · « **on:** October 01, 2007, 09:48:36 PM »

Finally decided to investigate the noise from the rear. Both bearings are loose. I ordered a set of bearings. Can someone give some idea how painful this maintenance will be. a write up with photo would be great.

biglar · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:19:16 AM »

i heard without the right tools, its a pain to take them out. Not worth the effort for a DIY.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:24:25 AM »

I tried to remove them myself. My advice would be to pay the $40 at a shop and save the trouble...I think the time you would spend is worth a lot more than $40. They tend to break apart and get pieces stuck on the hub without the right tools.

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2007, 01:19:27 PM »

here ya go ..........
http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00095&Section=05

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_rear_wheel_bearing.htm

http://www.teamdfl.com/bmw/e30/rear_wheel_bearings/index.html

The last one has photos. I haven't had to do this yet and from what I hear and read it can be a bitch.
GOOD LUCK