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Replacement of the rear wheel bearing of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Bearing

Today's main steps will show us how to disassemble and replace the rear wheel bearing of the BMW 3 Series. First, we lift the car and start disassembling and removing the wheel, unscrewing the bolts; then we proceed to disassemble the braking system, including the brake caliper and then the disc, unscrewing all the fixing screws, as shown in the video. At this point, we unscrew the bearing bolts to remove it, replacing it with the new original one; we reassemble the braking system correctly, applying the reverse procedure!

Posted on 22 August 2024 by ScegliAuto

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