Bmw E46 Front Wheel Bearing Nut Size
Project 6k E46 got its first major repair today - front wheel bearing. In searching for a diy I didnt really find any with pics so I thought I'd document. This thin-wall 46mm x 12 point socket is great for removing and installing the front wheel bearing retaining nuts found on BMW E30 (M3 only), E36, E46, E28, E34, E24, E32, E38, E31, Z3, and E85/E86 Z4 models.
Grab your new front wheel bearing and using a 32 or 36mm socket gently press/tap on the new wheel bearing. It came with the front and rear dust caps and the axle nut. The bearing was labelled by the manufacturer on the box the BMW part number 31 22 6 757 024, which made me think this must be the exact part BMW was using.
Last edited by GoingNuts; 11-15-2012 at 07:23 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost. The tools required for replacing a front wheel bearing kit depend on whether your vehicle has a press-in bearing or a bolt-on hub assembly.
Here's a general list of tools you'll need: Basic Tools (For Any Front Wheel Bearing Job). BMW E46 M3 Front Hub Replacement DIY (2001-2006 BMW M3 Front Wheel Bearing Replacement) Why Your BMW Keeps Leaking OIL & How To Fix It - Oil Pan Gasket on my $500 E46 Welding Aluminum Is So Easy! Replacing front wheel bearings on BMW E46 328i (M52TUB28) - step-by-step guide Tools needed: Jack and jack stands 32mm socket (for axle nut) 17mm socket (for caliper bracket bolts) 22mm socket (for hub bolts) Torque wrench Bearing puller Bearing press or large socket for installation Procedure: Safely lift and support the vehicle Remove wheel and brake caliper Remove brake rotor Remove axle.
Details about: Wheel hub nut for BMW E36 & E46 This nut is used to secure the bearing hub to the front axle stub axles, For E36: - All models (including M3) For E46: - All models (including M3) Thread: M30 x 1.5 mm Thickness: 24 mm Key size: 46mm Original reference OEM: 31 21 1 128 336. Front wheel bearing nut size Jump to Latest 21K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by cvx5832 Nov 14, 2013 D.
