Thinking of doing all my bearings at the same time...

[Sean]

I just wanted to get a second opinion on this. Done a ton of searching, and I think I have a good idea on what to get to do all four wheel bearings on my car at the same time. I think one of them may be bad, but at 250k, it's only a matter of time for the rest, so why not do em all right? (tell me what you think of this.)

Rear Wheel Bearings
- Bearing (outside hub).........33 41 1 130 617
- Lock Ring..........................33 41 1 138 648
- Collar Nut.........................34 41 1 125 664
- Securing Plate.................35 41 1 124 945

Front Wheel Bearings
- Bearings (IN HUB!) SKF IS BEST...........31 21 1 131 297
- Dust Cap Cover Thingy ......................31 21 1 130 125
- Collar Nut........................................31 21 1 125 826
- Cup thingy do I need this? ???????.....31 21 1 129 790

The question I have though is, do I need the CUP and Dust Cap Cover? - above^
#2 and #4 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...77&hg=31&fg=10

Other than that, I think I have all the parts I need figured out.

I'm not sure if it's just one or more bearings that have issues, cause I haven't driven my car in a while. But, is it a valid thought to just do em all?

Thanks much!

[Coouuper S]

I just bought one for 130 bux. =/ I am not looking forward into doing this so goodluck with all 4.

[AlarmedBread]

SOunds like a good plan, I was able to re use my front dust cup/caps, Thought about retrofitting something to work on the back hub so it doesn't get so rusty for the next poor sob that changes them.

[E30_fiend]

If you can afford it dude, do it.

That's a great idea I just done have the money.

Good luck


E30Fiend

[Sean]

SOunds like a good plan, I was able to re use my front dust cup/caps, Thought about retrofitting something to work on the back hub so it doesn't get so rusty for the next poor sob that changes them.

Did you need that #2 part, the cup thingy?

[AlarmedBread]

Nope, the dust cups and caps were both re usable on my car.

[nando]

I always just buy them if they are cheapish parts - although it adds up in the end, there's nothing worse than getting halfway through a job and realizing you should have bought that 50 cent washer.

[Dave]

I always just buy them if they are cheapish parts - although it adds up in the end, there's nothing worse than getting halfway through a job and realizing you should have bought that 50 cent washer.

+1

BTDT. Paid to have dust caps overnighted to me in order to get to a track event. Just get them new when you order the other stuff.

[Sean]

I did some price research today. Those damn front hubs are pricey!

The hell with that. I'm going to get home and drive my car again before I spend money on any of this. lol

[Dave]

get in touch with blunt - he might get you pretty good deal

[Mtriple]

Dont forget the tools! I finally tracked down a 46mm front and 30mm rear socket last weekend in order to finish my 5 lug swap.

[golde30]

yah that rear 30mm thin wall is a bitch to locate.

[Sean]

Actually, already got my 30mm thin wall - made one for the output tranny shaft. ;)

[golde30]

i cracked 2 that i "made"...hehe