Well guys, I didn't see a thread on this specific to the M5, but I remember coming across from one that was overly complicated and scary looking for the standard E39. I thought the whole point of a DIY was to make things easier! lol For reference, that can be found here: E39 Bearings
Now, all that is fine and good, but here's what you DONT have to do that they did on that DIY:
You DONT have to replace the bolts that hold the bearings. Just make sure they are in good condition (mine were at 98K miles) and torqued down adequately. The pink threadlock compound remained intact after removing the bolts, but for good measure you can add some of your own. I used an antisieze compound on just the tips of the bolts, because one of the 8 was seized pretty good. Came out with PB Blaster none the less.
You DONT have to replace the other bolts and washers, because you WONT be removing that stuff.
You DONT have to mark and measure a g*d d&mned thing, because you WONT need to remove the shocks or the wheel carrier.
You DONT need an alignment afterwards, because I'm saving you all time and money by posting this
You can E-thank button me later.
OK, so onward.
I didn't take a dozen pictures of how to remove wheels and lugnuts and such. If you can't do that stuff without a diagram, put the wrench down now and step away from the car.
Here's a text step by step, trust me, this was so easy you won't need pictures.
1 - jack up car, place jackstands appropriately to have both front wheels off the ground and level.
2 - Remove wheels and brakes until you are staring at the wheel bearings. If you don't know what the wheel bearing is, again, step away from the car and put down the wrench before you hurt yourself.
3 - Turn the steering wheel to make access to bolts easier for yourself. I'm not gonna tell you which way for what bolts, you'll figure it out I'm sure Try not to get it dirty since you'll be a mess during this DIY. I pulled an old sweat shirt over it to keep it clean and turned it like that.
4 - You'll need to remove the ABS sensors, that can be accomplished by using the same size allen head that you used to take off the two bolts that hold the rotors onto the hub. Do this before removing the hub (no sh1t). lol
5 - After the ABS sensors are removed, pop off the inner dust cover. It just pulls away.
6 - Using a myriad of extensions, sockets and ratchets remove the four bolts holding the bearings to the wheel carrier. You CAN get to all of these without removing the shocks that APPEAR to be in the way. Just use a socket with an extension (the extension being thinner than the socket makes this possible).
7 - You will be able to REMOVE all but one bolt completely. You'll know which one won't come out, because it won't come out. Remove this one last, so the bearing simply comes out. It may be snug but a light tap with a hammer will easily remove it.
Install is the opposite. Super easy. All noises are gone. I'm happy. I had this done in 2 hours including two coffee breaks, a piss break, and two phone calls to randoms I met at the pub the night before. Good luck all, any questions feel free to PM me.
Now, all that is fine and good, but here's what you DONT have to do that they did on that DIY:
You DONT have to replace the bolts that hold the bearings. Just make sure they are in good condition (mine were at 98K miles) and torqued down adequately. The pink threadlock compound remained intact after removing the bolts, but for good measure you can add some of your own. I used an antisieze compound on just the tips of the bolts, because one of the 8 was seized pretty good. Came out with PB Blaster none the less.
You DONT have to replace the other bolts and washers, because you WONT be removing that stuff.
You DONT have to mark and measure a g*d d&mned thing, because you WONT need to remove the shocks or the wheel carrier.
You DONT need an alignment afterwards, because I'm saving you all time and money by posting this
You can E-thank button me later. OK, so onward.
I didn't take a dozen pictures of how to remove wheels and lugnuts and such. If you can't do that stuff without a diagram, put the wrench down now and step away from the car.
Here's a text step by step, trust me, this was so easy you won't need pictures.
1 - jack up car, place jackstands appropriately to have both front wheels off the ground and level.
2 - Remove wheels and brakes until you are staring at the wheel bearings. If you don't know what the wheel bearing is, again, step away from the car and put down the wrench before you hurt yourself.
3 - Turn the steering wheel to make access to bolts easier for yourself. I'm not gonna tell you which way for what bolts, you'll figure it out I'm sure
Try not to get it dirty since you'll be a mess during this DIY. I pulled an old sweat shirt over it to keep it clean and turned it like that.4 - You'll need to remove the ABS sensors, that can be accomplished by using the same size allen head that you used to take off the two bolts that hold the rotors onto the hub. Do this before removing the hub (no sh1t). lol
5 - After the ABS sensors are removed, pop off the inner dust cover. It just pulls away.
6 - Using a myriad of extensions, sockets and ratchets remove the four bolts holding the bearings to the wheel carrier. You CAN get to all of these without removing the shocks that APPEAR to be in the way. Just use a socket with an extension (the extension being thinner than the socket makes this possible).
7 - You will be able to REMOVE all but one bolt completely. You'll know which one won't come out, because it won't come out. Remove this one last, so the bearing simply comes out. It may be snug but a light tap with a hammer will easily remove it.
Install is the opposite. Super easy. All noises are gone. I'm happy. I had this done in 2 hours including two coffee breaks, a piss break, and two phone calls to randoms I met at the pub the night before. Good luck all, any questions feel free to PM me.
