Rear Wheel Bearing

[MantecaBMW]

I've got a bad wheel bearing on the right rear of my 740.....has anyone ever replaced these? I haven't got a good chance to look at it yet, but wondering how difficult this would be to replace and what's involved.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Scott C]

Did the front but have heard (do a forum search) that the rear can be a "fun" job requiring special tools.

[MBXB]

There's a writeup in the E34 DIY section on the 'other' forum complete with pics. Special tools are the trick. It may be pretty close as far as your 740i.

[MantecaBMW]

What is the "Other" forum you are referring to?

[ArnZ!]

What is the "Other" forum you are referring to?

here you go, hope this helps

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=891114

[MantecaBMW]

Excellent write up....looks like a fun job....but just to get the tools to do this would cost me more than having a good indy do the job....

I'm in Manteca, CA......central valley just south of Stockton.....I've used Automeister in the past for a few things a few years back on my 530.....think it's time to give them a ring......unles anyone knows of a better shop in my area.......Ughhh!