Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Bmw 316i wheel bearings?

I have a 1994 model bmw 316i and my wheel bearings need changing, is there any good sites out there that show you step by step on how to do it yourself or if anyone can provide me with a detailed guide on how to do it myself it would be much appreciated.

thanksBmw 316i wheel bearings?
1. Raise car, remove wheel.

2. Pry dust cap off center hub. Bend back staked part of wheel hub (axle) collar nut.

3. Remount wheel and lugs.

4. Lower car to ground. With an assistant applying the brakes, loosen collar nut. Do not remove completely. (214 ft/lbs)

5. Raise car, remove wheel.

6. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor.

7. Remove brake caliper assembly and brake rotor. Leave brake hose connected to caliper, be sure to suspend the caliper with a wire or a zip tire rather than letting it hang from the brake line.

8. Remove wheel hub collar nut.

9. Remove wheel hub with integral wheel bearing from steering arm using a puller. (You will need this or to borrow one from someone that has it.)

10. Install splash guard and new dust sheild behind bearing. Press new wheel hub/bearing assembly on using appropriate press tools. (you will need these too.)

11. Install new collar nut. Do not tighten nut to it's final torque at this time. Install brake rotor/caliper. Mount wheel and lugs (lower car to the ground to gain leverage).

12. Have assistant press the brakes, tighten collar nut and then stake nut to the axle.

13. Raise car/remove wheel.

14. Install new grease cap, using Loctite 638 sealant or equivalent. Install wheel and lower the car.



Make sure you have everything you need before you start. You might be able to get the bearing puller and press from autozone/advanced auto parts.Bmw 316i wheel bearings?
they will need to be pressed out by a hydraulic press.

its easy enough to take off the hub just keep opening bolts till it comes out. and i would clamp the brake hoses too so you dont lose all the brake fluid. then you just need to get someone to press out the old bearings and press in the new ones. haynes manual will help too
BMW 316.......pmsl



if your getting a bmw...get a bmw



1.6 - 1.8 totally defeating object



you need 6 cylinders in a bmw



or else your driving a sheep in wolves clothing I.M.O

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