Anyone ever changed the front hub assembly?

07bmw335iguy · 02-06-2012, 09:38 AM

My front right hub is starting to make a noise over 70mph and can feel slight vibrations in the steering wheel. Going to order the part and do it myself. Was going to see if anyone else did it and had tips. Nothing in the DIY section. Thanks guys

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-06-2012, 09:45 AM

pm sent with some tips

JamesM3M5 · 02-06-2012, 09:47 AM

It's very straightforward. Remove the brake rotor and caliper, then the 4 bolts that hold the hub into the spindle. They are very tight with thread locker, so a big ratchet or air impact gun is needed. Replace the 4 bolts - do not reuse them. Torque to spec, 82lb-ft. Same for the caliper bracket to the spindle, but those bolts are reusable..

07bmw335iguy · 02-06-2012, 11:57 AM

Ok great guys thanks

02-06-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
07bmw335iguy Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (4)	Anyone ever changed the front hub assembly? My front right hub is starting to make a noise over 70mph and can feel slight vibrations in the steering wheel. Going to order the part and do it myself. Was going to see if anyone else did it and had tips. Nothing in the DIY section. Thanks guys
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Kevin@AKMotorwerk General 290 Rep 28,154 Posts Drives: THE GUY YOU LOVE TO HATE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hillsborough, nj iTrader: (1)	pm sent with some tips
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JamesM3M5 Some dude 92 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	It's very straightforward. Remove the brake rotor and caliper, then the 4 bolts that hold the hub into the spindle. They are very tight with thread locker, so a big ratchet or air impact gun is needed. Replace the 4 bolts - do not reuse them. Torque to spec, 82lb-ft. Same for the caliper bracket to the spindle, but those bolts are reusable..
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02-06-2012, 11:57 AM	#4
07bmw335iguy Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (4)	Ok great guys thanks
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