Front Wheel Bearing — Removal and Installation (BMW 7 Series E32)

Caution: If, when turning, especially sharp turns, noise appears on the side of the wheel that is outside the turn, this indicates a faulty wheel bearing.

Removal

Remove the front wheel. Remove the brake caliper.

Hang the caliper (not for the hose).

Remove the brake disc. Remove the bearing cap with a screwdriver.

Remove the extended nut retainer.

Unscrew the bearing nut. Install the fixture and remove the bearing.



If the inner race remains on the axle, remove the protective plate.

Using the tool, remove the inner bearing race.



Reinstall the protective plate and put on a new cuff (2).





Screw the fixture completely onto the axle.

Place the new bearing on and tighten with the tool.



Screw on a new extended nut and tighten to 290 Nm.

Install a new cap with seal.

Install the brakes and wheel.

Removal

Remove the brake disc. Unscrew the bolt and remove the ABS pulse sensor.



Disconnect the tip from the steering knuckle.

Unscrew the lower shock absorber strut fastening (3) and (4), release the groove of the steering knuckle and pull it down from the shock absorber strut (2). If necessary, mark the installation position of the shock absorber strut.

Remove the four bolts (8) and remove the wheel bearing from the steering knuckle.

Installation

Clean the mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and steering knuckle, as well as the threaded holes.

Install the wheel bearing and tighten the new self-locking bolts to 110 Nm.

Press the steering knuckle upwards until it stops using a jack, paying attention to the position of the installation mark on the shock absorber strut.

Insert the clamp bolt and tighten the new self-locking nut to 80 Nm.

Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle.

Install the brake disc.

Information obtained from this online resource: BMWMAN