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  • DaN
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2003
    • 1265

    #1

    Looking for best price on RWB tool..

    Need to tool to replace my rear wheel bearings.
    I saw the special tool for sale on some website for $230, now I can't find it.
    Any one seen it, or something cheaper?
  • e30evolution
    West Werks
    • Oct 2003
    • 1888

    #2
    cornwell has a pretty nice air hammer with locking bit retainer... comes with 4 bits... and it should do the trick for about $130... it can be used for almost anything

    http://www.westwerksauto.com

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    • DaN
      E30 Fanatic
      • Dec 2003
      • 1265

      #3
      Originally posted by e30evolution
      cornwell has a pretty nice air hammer with locking bit retainer... comes with 4 bits... and it should do the trick for about $130... it can be used for almost anything
      Do you have a pic of it?
      I can't seem to access the catalog on the site.
      Is this going to help me remove the hub, bearing, and install it?
      The tool would probably be more ideal.

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      • kylebes1
        R3VLimited
        • May 2004
        • 2804

        #4
        is it the same tool for removing front wheel drive bearings?

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        • Ryan Stewart
          I Love Miatas
          • Oct 2003
          • 8978

          #5
          no what you need is an improvised press type tool for the rear. Something with a washer set to pull the outer race out.

          Pelican Parts sells one I believe. I went up and borrowed a FWD bearing puller from Autozone, its the same thing.
          Im now E30less.
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          • DaN
            E30 Fanatic
            • Dec 2003
            • 1265

            #6
            Yea, pelican has it for $269, but saw it someplace cheaper. Someone needs to make a cheaper version, lol. I think I may.

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            • DarkWing6
              Moderator
              • Apr 2004
              • 7144

              #7
              For the rear ones if you remove the control arm you can use a regular press. Thats what I did. Only took me 2-3 hours to do my rear one. I guess that is a while, but sure beats $200+.
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              • kylebes1
                R3VLimited
                • May 2004
                • 2804

                #8
                Originally posted by Ryan Stewart
                no what you need is an improvised press type tool for the rear. Something with a washer set to pull the outer race out.

                Pelican Parts sells one I believe. I went up and borrowed a FWD bearing puller from Autozone, its the same thing.
                Ok, will the e34 RWB be the same?

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                • e30evolution
                  West Werks
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 1888

                  #9
                  there you go.... the snap on air hammer is way more powerful... but also ~$300... you can use air hammers for... almost everything


                  http://www.westwerksauto.com

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