E30 rear wheel bearing replacement

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The inner bearing race usually stays with the flange as you pound it out.  I used a bearing separator and a puller to remove the race.  I put the flanged axle nut on the back of the hub and a piece of steel on top of that so I would have something to push against.  The bearing separator and puller cost about $100 for the pair.
The inner bearing race usually stays with the flange as you pound it out. I used a bearing separator and a puller to remove the race. I put the flanged axle nut on the back of the hub and a piece of steel on top of that so I would have something to push against. The bearing separator and puller cost about $100 for the pair.
Your hub is free of the race and ready for some cleaning.
Your hub is free of the race and ready for some cleaning.  If you don't have a suitable puller, you can try slotting the race with a Dremel and a cut off wheeld.  Whack the slots with a hammer and chisel.  Just make sure you don't touch the hub with the cutoff tool or you will turn it into scrap.
I used a bearing puller to remove the bearing from the control arm.  I bought it from Bavarian Autosport years ago for about $200.  Its nothing more than some mandrels and a large diameter threaded rod so if you are handy with a lathe you could make this tool yourself.
I used a bearing puller to remove the bearing from the control arm. I bought it from Bavarian Autosport years ago for about $200. Its nothing more than some mandrels and a large diameter threaded rod so if you are handy with a lathe you could make this tool yourself.
Using a different set of mandrels, use the puller to install the new bearing.
Using a different set of mandrels, use the puller to install the new bearing.
Bearing installation is pretty easy with the right tool.  I was able to use a standard 1/2 inch drive Craftsman ratchet and a 36mm socket to tighten the puller.  An 1-1/8 inch wrench holds the nut in back.
Bearing installation is pretty easy with the right tool. I was able to use a standard 1/2 inch drive Craftsman ratchet and a 36mm socket to tighten the puller. An 1-1/8 inch wrench holds the nut in back.
The new bearing is in.  Install a new snap ring to keep the bearing in.
The new bearing is in. Install a new snap ring to keep the bearing in.