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anyone who has actually replaced the center bearing themselves, HOW THE F*CK DO YOU PRESS THE NEW ONE BACK ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT?
tia __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel |  |  | | 02-12-2006, 03:36 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
Hey mate. Try this link... http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...ft_Bearing.htm You may have to try some tapping with a hammer going in a circle around the bearing. If it's a bugger still, try drilling a hole in a piece of thick wood (not the dinning room table) so that the drive shaft end fits through and smack that flat across the bearing. If that does not work then you may have to take it to a machine shop. Or just get creative with what you are using already such as supporting the wood and using the Drive shafts weight. cossieturbo | | | | | 02-12-2006, 03:40 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 669 |
I've done 2 things... if the driveshaft is out, I use the press. I've done it with a hammer and a board too, just work around the bearing tapping lightly until it's on.
I guess you could run the new one under hot water before installing, that may make it slip on easier, never tried it though. We sometimes use this tactic to assemble machines at work. | | | | | 02-12-2006, 03:41 AM | #4 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
problem is, this is all it says: Quote: | Now, place the new bearing assembly on the shaft. It should be a snug fit and the bearing should spin freely. Do not grease this bearing as you insert it - you don't want it to spin on the shaft itself. | it doesn't just push on, snug is an understatement! i found an article regarding hummers and it seems a pipe over the end of the driveshaft would work to get the bearing seated (striking it "gently" until the bearing is fully seated). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 02-12-2006, 03:52 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
Rubbing Alcohol would work better then water or even Windex would work. I like the pipe idea! MAKE SURE the pipe is not resting on the bearing seal (plastic bit) itself. This is not a part you want to damage.
cossieturbo | | | | | 02-12-2006, 04:01 AM | #6 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
yeah ... i read the "should not grease" thing after i'd got it part way on. damn me for not reading first. now i have to get it off, get a pipe ... hopefully it'll be a little warmer tomorrow. i hate freazin' my nards off laying on the cement.
thanks for the suggestions guys. i'll get that somnab on there with the "new plan." __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 02-12-2006, 04:27 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
Greased already? Your doomed!!! Ok, your not. Just clean it with Rubbing Alcohol or any de-greaser. Try warming the bearing up (hair dryer), but spread the heat evenly. Let the drive shaft stay in the cold and then try to put it on.
cossieturbo | | | | | 02-12-2006, 04:59 AM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i wouldn't have fallen for the "you're doomed" ... i screwed up enough to know that most stuff can be undone, especially something that simple  i'll add the tips and such to the KB article later too, including pics of the puller i used, some possible other alternatives to get the old bearing off and what you guys suggested for getting the new one on. i'll let ya know how it goes tomorrow  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 02-12-2006, 06:00 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
Thanks mate. I'll be doing mine sometime. What were the symptoms that caused you to start the fix anyway?
cossieturbo | | | | | 02-12-2006, 06:04 AM | #10 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
more preventative than anything. i was in there to do other things and my car has 212k on it so i figured i might as well do it. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 02-15-2006, 01:39 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
good thought mate.
cossieturbo | | | | |
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