1999 BMW 323 REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Some specialized equipment is needed, maybe you can rent the tools at the parts store? REAR AXLE SEALS & BEARINGS 3-Series (Except M3, M Roadster, M Coupe, 318ti & Z3) 1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s). 2. Remove axle shaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article. 3. Remove brake disc. See BRAKE DISC . 4. Screw special tool (33 2 116) onto drive flange with wheel studs. Drive out drive flange with special tool (33 4 201/202/203). See Fig. 33 . 5. If necessary, pull off bearing inner race using special tool (00 7 500) and a thrust piece. See Fig. 34 . 6. It may be necessary to remove inner wheel bearing race with the following procedure:  Detach wheel bearing inner race with special tool (33 4 400) through groove in bearing inner race.  According to outside diameter of bearing inner race, use special tool 33 4 401 with: 33 4 405 for dia. 45-51 mm, 33 4 406 for dia. 50-55 mm and 33 4 407 for dia. 55-61 mm in groove. See Fig. 35 .  Tension special tool 33 4 401 with wrenches 33 4 403 and 33 4 404 until it can still just be turned in groove. See Fig. 36 .  Screw in special tool 33 4 402. Detach inner bearing race. 7. Remove circlip. See Fig. 37 . 8. Remove wheel bearing with special tool 33 4 031/ 041/ 042/ 043/ 045. See Fig. 38 . 9. Draw in new wheel bearing with special tool 33 4 041/ 042/ 043/ 047. For inner bearing race 42 mm use special tool 33 4 049 and for 39 mm use 33 4 046. See Fig. 39 . 10. Installation is reverse of removal. 11. Replace stretched or damaged circlip. Ensure correct seating. 12. Pull in drive flange using special tool 33 4 041/ 042/ 043/ 045/ 048. See Fig. 40 . 13. Install brake disc. 14. Install axle shaft. Fig. 33: Removing Drive Flange Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fig. 34: Pulling Off Bearing Inner Race Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fig. 35: Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Race Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fig. 36: Using Special Tool 33 4 402 CAUTION: Do not reuse old wheel bearing.