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  • boogle2
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2014
    • 113

    #1

    Front axle supporting bracket

    Since the bearing in the front axle bracket is NLA, has anyone sourced a good place for the 7119981036 - 30X55X13 bearing?

    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=31_0183

    Or should I not worry about it, and just clean it out and repack it?
    2011 335i xDrive Msport - sold
    2002 M5
    '88 325ix turbo build :D
  • packratbimmer
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2009
    • 1329

    #2
    I have a good used one if you need it. PM sent

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    • boogle2
      Advanced Member
      • Dec 2014
      • 113

      #3
      Thanks for the offer/PM, but I think mine is ok for the time being, just kinda curious about going forward and continued maintenance into the future.

      Appreciate the offer though.
      2011 335i xDrive Msport - sold
      2002 M5
      '88 325ix turbo build :D

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      • packratbimmer
        E30 Fanatic
        • Dec 2009
        • 1329

        #4
        I think they are pretty durable. I have not seen or heard of one fail. Anyone else? BTW: Good work - it's a bummer so many 325iX parts have dropped of the radar.

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          there's a Timken bearing store in my town. I bet I could get something similar from them.
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          Bimmerlabs

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          • boogle2
            Advanced Member
            • Dec 2014
            • 113

            #6
            Nando that would be greatly appreciated. Whenever you have the time, let me know if they have something, and either I can order and ship or go through yourself. I can get the machine shop that is doing my motor to pull and replace it.
            2011 335i xDrive Msport - sold
            2002 M5
            '88 325ix turbo build :D

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            • TehRaydarlover
              E30 Addict
              • Mar 2013
              • 543

              #7
              https://www.motionindustries.com/pro...p?sku=00048155

              Just order it. 30X55X13 Bearing overall dimensions are the same across brands.
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              • Kershaw
                R3V OG
                • Feb 2010
                • 11822

                #8
                ^ Nice.

                That said, I've never seen them fail. They aren't really a load bearing part, right? They just stabilize the shaft.
                AWD > RWD

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                • nando
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 34827

                  #9
                  yeah but for example on my spare parts they let a bunch of grit get in there. I might be able to clean it out but sand and ball bearings don't really mix well together.

                  looks like it's relatively inexpensive too.
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                  Bimmerlabs

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                  • boogle2
                    Advanced Member
                    • Dec 2014
                    • 113

                    #10
                    Originally posted by nando
                    yeah but for example on my spare parts they let a bunch of grit get in there. I might be able to clean it out but sand and ball bearings don't really mix well together.

                    looks like it's relatively inexpensive too.
                    Agreed. Thanks for the help on this guys.
                    2011 335i xDrive Msport - sold
                    2002 M5
                    '88 325ix turbo build :D

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