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    **QUESTION**Wheel Bearing

    Hey Guys:

    I am about to tackle my rear wheel bearing for my 1987 325IS (5-speed). I'm shopping for parts and had a few questions after looking through the diagrams. I would love ANY help you guys can offer.

    1. Preference to OEM-Genuine. FAG. or another off brand? WHY/Why not?

    2. While replacing the bearing, are there any other parts I should order that most likely are failing that I should be prepared to replace and order now?

    Thank you in advance!
    1987 E30 325is (5-Speed)
    2006 E83 X3 M-Sport (Slush)
    2010 E90 328 X-Drive MSport (Slush)
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    #2
    FAG bearing.
    Parking brake shoes.
    Brake lines.

    Thats just off the top of my head.

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      #3
      Thanks! Friend recommended FEBI for bearings.
      1987 E30 325is (5-Speed)
      2006 E83 X3 M-Sport (Slush)
      2010 E90 328 X-Drive MSport (Slush)

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        #4
        I've had to problems with SKF, stated using them because thats what we have at work, but I had a shop tell me Timkens were the best. You're doing both sides right?
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          #5
          Add new lock plates for the hub nuts to your list of needed items.

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            #6
            FAG sealed bearings, new lock plates that go over the nut once torqued and new nuts since you're there. You may or may not need new parking brake shoes, pads/rotors, brake lines, axles. Those are optional.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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              #7
              Buy a FAG bearing kit. The box they come in make nice gifts.

              And may the force be with you. These rear wheel bearings SUCK FUCKING CHODE.
              1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
              1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
              1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
              1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater

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                #8
                Originally posted by TimKninja View Post
                Buy a FAG bearing kit. The box they come in make nice gifts.

                And may the force be with you. These rear wheel bearings SUCK FUCKING CHODE.
                Buy/Borrow/make the proper tool and it's a freaking breeze. If your car is/was winter driven and has rust anywhere you may want to replace the rear backing plates while you're in there. It's like a $20 part and if your pins pull through later due to rust then you're doing this job all over again.
                For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                Originally posted by mbonanni
                I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                I am a pursit now.

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                  #9
                  Thanks guys! You all rock!
                  1987 E30 325is (5-Speed)
                  2006 E83 X3 M-Sport (Slush)
                  2010 E90 328 X-Drive MSport (Slush)

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                    #10
                    One of the hardest parts for me was getting the axle back in the hub. It's a pain. Make sure the splines on the axle and the inside of the hub are absolutely spotless. Use no grease, there isn't room for it. I found with me pushing on the axle and a friend holding a 2x4 over the hub face and hitting it with a sledge it helped it go in. Changing the bearing is cake...with the right tools.
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                      #11
                      Definitely get the tool to do it. Almost impossible without it. Use a bit of anti-seize on the axle splines. Putting it together dry is just asking for problems with it seizing to the hub over time.

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