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Replacing the Rear Wheel Bearing on the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Bearing

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Today's main steps will show you how to disassemble and replace the rear wheel bearing on the BMW 3 Series. First, lift the vehicle and start removing the wheel by unscrewing the bolts; then disassemble the brake system, including the brake caliper and subsequently the brake rotor, by unscrewing all the mounting screws, as shown in the video.

At this point, unscrew the bearing screws to extract it, replacing it with the new original one; correctly reassemble the brake system by applying the reverse procedure!


Updated on 19 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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