Front axle supporting bracket

[boogle2]

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/showparts?id=1593-USA-09-1987-E30-BMW-325ix&diagId=31_0183

Or should I not worry about it, and just clean it out and repack it?

[packratbimmer]

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

[boogle2]

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.

[packratbimmer]

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.

[nando]

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

[boogle2]

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.

[TehRaydarlover]

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

Just order it. 30X55X13 Bearing overall dimensions are the same across brands.

[Kershaw]

^ Nice.

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

[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.

[boogle2]

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.