Rear Wheel Bearing Removal on Backdraft RT4

[sbuchtel]

Anybody have any words of wisdom on removing the busted wheel bearing from the Assembly and hub? I have the new bearings coming tomorrow, it uses 2010 BMW M3 bearings. I am hoping to not have to remove the entire assembly to have it pressed out.

 

[Richgrsc]

Two options, press it out, or weld it out. If you have a welder, run a 'hot' weld on the inside of the bearing race, and it will come right out.

 

[sbuchtel]

Two options, press it out, or weld it out. If you have a welder, run a 'hot' weld on the inside of the bearing race, and it will come right out.

Well, I have a old school stick welder, but not sure I am confident able trying to do the hot weld.

 

[Richgrsc]

I agree, a wire feed that has good control, unless you have a lot of experience with a stick welder

 

[DavidC]

See if this video helps:

 

[DavidC]

Here is a kit similar to the tool in the video:

Amazon.com

 

[Tony_G]

I would say a slide hammer on the outside race. (The one still in the car) Just don’t forget to remove that snap ring. On the inside race, heat with a torch while spinning and it should fall off.