[sparkybp]

Guys, I can't believe there is not a single video online for changing the rear wheel bearing in a DIY. I have found the TIS procedure for this, and it calls for removing the entire final drive. Is there no other way to get this half shaft out? Who by any chance has a copy of the Bentley manual to look for me in the wheel bearing change section ? Also if you know of an F30 repair manual that can be purchased online, in actual PDF format, let me know, the only reason i haven't bought it for this is that it's a paper copy only as far as i can tell.

[larrylarry]

Just looked in my Bentley manual and it also tells you to take the differential out.

[sparkybp]

thank you sir much appreciated, i will attempt to get the knuckle off instead and just get it re aligned it needs it anyway.

unless someone has a better idea.

[Sweeney921]

Originally Posted by sparkybp

thank you sir much appreciated, i will attempt to get the knuckle off instead and just get it re aligned it needs it anyway.

unless someone has a better idea.

I'd say that's a solid alternative plan. Not sure why the OEM procedure says to take out the entire final drive, seems like overkill to me.