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E36 Rear Wheel Bearings

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #4

    I haven't done my bearings yet actually=( I have been regretting doing so since it sucks so bad. lol

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    • wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3
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      #5

      Is the ti the same as e30 or is it standard e36?

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
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        #6

        Should be the same as e30. I haven't done rears on either in a couple years but I do remember I was glad I had a lift and the parking brake cable was simple once I figured it out. You do need an alignment after if you pulled tje whole hub assembly/ control arm.

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
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          #7

          Does the cable just pull out? I tried pounding on it using a socket over the eyelet to hit the outer sleeve and it wouldn't move.  Didn't hit it super hard though as I didn't want to damage it.

          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #8

            Mine is the same as an e30. Someone come help me do it=P

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            • Dominic540D
              Dominic540D
              Dominic540
              wrote on last edited by
              #9

              The cable has little chance of coming out of the trailing arm once it is that stuck. You could always detach the cable from the handbrake lever and pull it all of the way through. It would take a bit of work, but might be the best option.

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
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                #10

                Dominic540 said:

                The cable has little chance of coming out of the trailing arm once it is that stuck. You could always detach the cable from the handbrake lever and pull it all of the way through. It would take a bit of work, but might be the best option.

                That's what I was trying to confirm, thanks.  I almost have the bearing cut through so I will just get it out that way.  What methods have you guys used to reinstall?

                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #11

                  I made my own bearing press out of some threaded rod, washers, nuts, large diameter sockets, and some random pieces of steel. 

                  This is the basic idea

                  lights-head-press-toolIMG7302-Edit.jpg

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #12

                    Looks good, I will do that.  Also going to try using a larger brake cylinder hone to clean up the trailing arm bore before putting it in.  Hopefully I will be done with this car on Monday, I need to get it back to the owner and help him get his e30 back together so he can break it in before winter.

                    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                    • B
                      B
                      bigjae1976
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #13

                      I have the SIR B90 tool that can easily press the bearings in...you can borrow it for some beer. Let me know.

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #14

                        I will take you up on that if I can't get them in redneck style.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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