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  • gtarwiz
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2009
    • 591
    #1

    Axle Problems

    Hi All! I hate for this to be my first post and I know that it isnt the best of introductions, but I bought an 89 325i not to long back knowing that the axles needed to be changed. Didnt think that it would be a big deal, I didnt think twice about it. Well, now Im starting to think twice about it! lol.

    My question is, how the F#$% do I get the axle out?!? I have it all unbolted and have tried hammering it, I tried one three jaw puller and didnt really work (was missing some bolts) got another one that does have everything and its to a point now that the hub just moves with it. Is there any way to make the hub stop moving without damaging anything? I realize that they probably have never been changed but I cant for the life of me figure out how to get it out, and this is just the first one.

    Anyway, maybe I am just doing something wrong here but I just want to drive my E30 again, its so much better than my Saturn. Thanks everyone!
    BMWCCA # 482566

    Originally posted by nando
    also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
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    • lordofthewaters
      Mod Crazy
      • Oct 2005
      • 714
      #2
      Take the 6 studs out of the inner end at the diff. Remove the 30mm nut and lock ring at hub. Make sure the inner end is separated from diff. If your puller won't push the shaft back, put the wheel back on without center cap. Set car on ground, and use a drift and BFH to carefully drive it back through the hub.

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        • gtarwiz
          E30 Addict
          • Jan 2009
          • 591
          #3
          ok, thanks for the tip. But I just got my friend over and we were able to get it out. So that solves one problem but it now looks like its gonna need a new bearing, blah.
          BMWCCA # 482566

          Originally posted by nando
          also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
          Check out my Leather Shift Boots for Sale Here

          Check out my other work with my GF Here Great gifts for your Wife or GF

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            • lordofthewaters
              Mod Crazy
              • Oct 2005
              • 714
              #4
              Got one right here. OEM. If interested.

              Sarcasm is a body's natural defense against stupid.
              When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's £3.95 per minute.
              "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." Jack Nicholson"
              Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

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                • gtarwiz
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 591
                  #5
                  Originally posted by lordofthewaters
                  Got one right here. OEM. If interested.
                  possibly, but after thinking about it for 2 seconds, It might not be the bearing but I think I might change it anyway. But here is what I found when I pulled the axle and my new question is what part is this so I can get a new one. thanks again!;)

                  Edit: excuse my stupidity, but is it all just part of the hub?
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                  Last edited by gtarwiz; 02-18-2009, 02:56 PM.
                  BMWCCA # 482566

                  Originally posted by nando
                  also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
                  Check out my Leather Shift Boots for Sale Here

                  Check out my other work with my GF Here Great gifts for your Wife or GF

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                    • lordofthewaters
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Oct 2005
                      • 714
                      #6
                      The hub and bearing are separate entities on the rear. I'm not sure what I should be looking at here though.


                      Sarcasm is a body's natural defense against stupid.
                      When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's £3.95 per minute.
                      "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." Jack Nicholson"
                      Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

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                        • gtarwiz
                          E30 Addict
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 591
                          #7
                          is this better? :)
                          Attached Files
                          BMWCCA # 482566

                          Originally posted by nando
                          also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
                          Check out my Leather Shift Boots for Sale Here

                          Check out my other work with my GF Here Great gifts for your Wife or GF

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                            • lordofthewaters
                              Mod Crazy
                              • Oct 2005
                              • 714
                              #8
                              Ahhhh. Broken splines. Probably a good idea to replace it. Looked like crud on there before.

                              Sarcasm is a body's natural defense against stupid.
                              When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's £3.95 per minute.
                              "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." Jack Nicholson"
                              Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

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                                • gtarwiz
                                  E30 Addict
                                  • Jan 2009
                                  • 591
                                  #9
                                  where is a good place to buy one and on the cheap side of things?
                                  BMWCCA # 482566

                                  Originally posted by nando
                                  also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
                                  Check out my Leather Shift Boots for Sale Here

                                  Check out my other work with my GF Here Great gifts for your Wife or GF

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                                    • asubimmer
                                      R3V OG
                                      • Jul 2004
                                      • 6482
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by gtarwiz
                                      where is a good place to buy one and on the cheap side of things?
                                      I may have another one around here somewhere. I went to 5 lug not long ago. I'll check for you tomorrow.
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                                        • gtarwiz
                                          E30 Addict
                                          • Jan 2009
                                          • 591
                                          #11
                                          sweet! greatly appreciated!
                                          BMWCCA # 482566

                                          Originally posted by nando
                                          also, I can't think of any BMW special tools you need to do a headgasket on an M20. you could nearly do it with the trunk tool kit, some bubble gum, and string.
                                          Check out my Leather Shift Boots for Sale Here

                                          Check out my other work with my GF Here Great gifts for your Wife or GF

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