DIY: How To Replace A Front Wheel Bearing On An E9x XDrive BMW

WARNING: do not use hammer to remove axle, instead, use a punch tool / round chisel and insert into the dimple in hub. Then hammer on that. Hammering the hub will make the threads unusable.

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In this video, I replace the front wheel bearing on my E92 XDrive BMW. This process took a while, and requires a good set of tools and preferably, an impact wrench. Depending on how much rust your car has, this job may or may not be a pain to perform. If you are prepared and organized, this job is not as bad as it seems. The procedure in this video is as detailed as I could make it. It is also highly recommended to replace the nuts and bolts coming off of the suspension components (Strut mount, sway bar link, tension strut, lower control arm, and tie rod) with brand new ones.

Parts Needed:
OEM Wheel bearing
New circlip
New axle nut
New hardware and fasteners (nuts and bolts for suspension parts)

Tools Needed:
12 point, 36 mm socket- Axle nut
18 mm socket - Strut mount bolt
17 mm socket- Lugnuts
16 mm socket- Caliper mounting bolts, sway bar link nut
10 mm socket- Dust shield bolts
24 mm socket (or wrench)- Tension strut nut, tie rod nut, lower control arm nut
7 mm hex nut socket- Brake rotor
5 mm hex nut socket- Wheel speed sensor
17 mm wrench- Sway bar link inner nut
18 mm wrench- Strut mount nut

Torque Specs:
Tie rod- 59 ft-lb
Tension strut- 122 ft-lb
Lower control arm- 74 ft-lb
Sway bar link- 42 ft-lb
Strut to knuckle 60 ft-lb
Axle nut- 310 ft-lb