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Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:58 pm
by Mikelead
Hi,

my 320 has just started that characteristic clicking noise at low speed, suggesting a rear wheel bearing is on the way out.

How difficult it to replace these?

any tips on the job would be appreciated.

cheers

Mike

Re: Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:04 am
by Mikelead
How easily does the splined hub flange come off?, will a 3 leg puller do this in situ, or is it necessary to use a press?

Mike

Re: Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:14 am
by Jeroen
Anyone experienced here? Not me I'm afraid, not with rear wheel bearings.

Re: Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:32 pm
by 3771489
No need to use press. 320/6 have same bearings as 323i,so make sure buy right ones.
Make sure that there is 0,1 mm (at least) bearing play otherwise bearing wears fast.

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Re: Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:40 pm
by Jeroen
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Re: Rear wheel bearing

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:50 pm
by uwbuurman
Great. I made a post yesterday, but it seems to be lost in time or so....