BMW 31226757024 Wheel Hub, Front, Symmetric

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Raise the car and support it securely. Remove the output half shaft. Remount the control arm with nuts just finger light. Remove the upper and lower attaching bolts and remove the brake caliper. Suspend the brake caliper nearby with wire. Remove the Allen bolt and remove the brake disc. Bolt special Tool No.31 2 090 or equivalent to the knuckle with its 3 bolts. Mount 33 1 307 hooked around the tie rod arm and press the drive flange off. If it is scored, pull the bearing's inner race out of the drive flange with 33 1307 and 00 7 500 or equivalent. Compress the snapring with snapring pliers and remove it. Remove 31 2 090 or the equivalent and replace 33 1307 or its equivalent with a tool such as 312 070. Install and use the combination to press out the bearing. Screw out the spindle of 312 090 and install 33 4 032 or equivalent so it is flush with the surface of 31 2 090. Use 33 4 034 and 33 4 038 to pull in the new bearing. Then, remove 31 2 090. Install the snapring again, with snapring pliers, making sure the open end faces downward. Pull the drive flange into place with 33 4 032 or equivalent, 33 4 038 or equivalent, 33 4 045 or equivalent, and 33 4 048 or equivalent. Install the brake disc, caliper, and the wheel in reverse order.

After raising the vehicle, the front wheel(s), front brake caliper, caliper bracket, and brake rotor need to be removed.

Yes, there are specialized tools available that allow for hub and bearing removal and replacement without taking out the trailing arm. When using such tools, it's essential to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper procedures.

Tighten the nuts slowly until the hub is fully seated, avoiding the use of a hammer and drift to prevent bearing damage.

If the inside bearing inner race remains on the stub axle, the dust guard needs to be unbolted and removed. Then, the inner dust guard should be bent back and the inner race can be pulled off with a special tool.

First, take off the front brake disc.

Raise the car and support it securely.

During reassembly, ensure all fasteners are tightened properly, use a new axle nut, and follow alignment marks on E36 models. Finally, check and adjust the rear wheel alignment if necessary to ensure proper vehicle performance.