Wheel Bearing change

Is it easy to do ??

I have had a noise coming from the front n/s and having done loads of reading up the exact symptoms I am getting point to a wheel bearing

Now on the E6 etc am I correct in thinking that the whole hub has to be changed ?? If so is this something that is DIY or is it best to take it to a dealer ?

I am not afraid to work on the car just don't want to start something I might regret later :shock:

[terminator]

watched my wheel bearing being done on the E4, changed as a complete unit, didn't look to difficult, would probably do next one myself.

bonjour..

nelson

i aint got an igloo , but good luck any way...

[kurgen]

Think it's held on by 4/5 bolts into the rear of the hub. So I would think it goes something like
1. wheel off
2. caliper off
3. undo big centre nut
4. undo bottom ball joint
5. swing leg away
6. undo 4/5 bolts in bearing carrier.
7. replace and do all in reverse

dave

IMVHO of course!!!

[kurgen]

And I'll soon be able to tell you :shock: As My n/s/f one sounds like it's on it's way out. Whines in the straight ahead position, turn that way and the noise goes away.
dave

Ditto mate - straight line *ahem* very noisey turn right still noisey - turn left silent I though the noise was coming from the very wide Potenzas on the car or the Apexi Coil Overs - wishful thinking on my part

Having real problems trying to find the Wheel bearing kits though

[user946]

Pretty sure Camskills do the kits
They also do the complete hubs which is the best way to do it.
I did one of my fronts before christmas and I think it was £109

Good luck
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m8b0s597p0

Well the plot thickens ;0

Took the car to a very good guy I know and he wasn't convinced it is wheel bearing - so he checked the wheels and it turns out track rod end on the o/s/f is loose/worn meaning there is slight play left and right on the wheel

So I have just ordered a pair of replacement rod ends from Camskill - £48 all in

[user946]

Delivery is real quick with Camskills almost always next day

so should be with ya soon shame its a bank holiday

Cheer mate - yes Camskill are 5hut hot with quick delivery

I was just pleased that it was track rod end rather than bearing