Parts required for rear bearing/bushings

[mathillois]

Hey r3v,

I'm looking to takle the rear end by replacing my bearings and bushings.
I was wondering what extra parts ill need to complete the job correctly. Let me know.
Marc

[lambo]

- 2X axle nuts
- 2X axle nut lock plates
- 2X wheel bearing circlip (if you feel like it)
- rear brake lines (there should be 4 soft hoses) <-- I'd recommend doing this because it;s a BITCH with the subframe in the car.

That's all I can think of.

[uturn]

Get an alignment to see if you need to install adj. rtab.

[jalopi]

Convert to diff studs while you're at it. Also, in addition to the brake softlines I'd do the hardlines too - chances are after 20+ years the coated lines have finally started to rust/corrode.

[rcsoundn1]

bumping an older thread, as i am doing this now. How has everone taken the wheel bearing out of the rear arms, I assume i need a hub puller?

[jalopi]

They're stuck in there real good. You'll need snap ring pliers to get the clip out and a press (or a wheel bearing tool) to get em out/in

[Som]

I bought these to make it easy. You don't *need* them, as you can fashion your own pullers with the right size pieces of metal/threaded rod/bolts. But if you're looking for the lazy man's way out:

For removing the bearing/outer race from the trailing arm:

http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

For removing the inner race that will be stuck to the flange:

http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-93980.html

Som

[e30_302]

The HF bearing puller makes it easy, but the threaded rod it comes with is junk. After you get it, take it to Lowes/HD/a hardware store and buy a real piece of threaded rod about the same size (and a few nuts to match). Use an impact gun if you have one.

[mrob]

These links are 404 not found. Could someone confirm that one or both of these are the right tools?

Bearing puller set with slide hammer

http://www.harborfreight.com/slide-hammer-and-bearing-puller-set-5-pc-62601.html

Bearing separator and puller

http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-62593.html

Thanks in advance.

I bought these to make it easy. You don't *need* them, as you can fashion your own pullers with the right size pieces of metal/threaded rod/bolts. But if you're looking for the lazy man's way out:

For removing the bearing/outer race from the trailing arm:

http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

For removing the inner race that will be stuck to the flange:

http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-separator-and-puller-set-93980.html

Som

[noid]

Change the brake backing plates while your in there.

SIR B90 BMW if you want to use the "right" tool for the job.

[RainRider]

These links are 404 not found. Could someone confirm that one or both of these are the right tools?

Bearing puller set with slide hammer

http://www.harborfreight.com/slide-hammer-and-bearing-puller-set-5-pc-62601.html

Thanks in advance.

I believe he meant this... http://www.harborfreight.com/front-w...ers-63260.html

I use this for a lot of different jobs too. Pulls the rear bearings super easy.

[mrob]

Thanks, RainRider. Which parts of this set do you use for the rear bearings?

I believe he meant this... http://www.harborfreight.com/front-w...ers-63260.html

I use this for a lot of different jobs too. Pulls the rear bearings super easy.

[mrob]

Thanks, noid!

Change the brake backing plates while your in there.

SIR B90 BMW if you want to use the "right" tool for the job.

[RainRider]

Thanks, RainRider. Which parts of this set do you use for the rear bearings?

Watch this video. https://youtu.be/D4PK1jXhppE
If you have a dremel tool with a cutoff wheel you won't need the bearing splitter tool. Just cut the bearing race enough to whack it with a chisel in the cut. You'll see.