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Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Bearing

Loosen the bolts of the affected rear wheel, lift the car with a jack (if you don't have a lift), and remove them completely, then take off the wheel. Remove the center nut using a 36 mm socket, and with an 18 mm socket, remove the rear bolts of the brake caliper, as shown in the video. Using a screwdriver, pull out the caliper. Remove the rotor with a 6 mm insert and take that out as well. Unscrew the bearing and take it out. Reverse the steps for installation, first installing the new bearing, then the rotor, followed by the caliper, and finally the center nut and the wheel. Good luck!

Updated on 3 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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