Rear wheel bearing installation

[Peter1450]

Back end rebuild going very slowly, fighting me all the way! Anyway had another senior moment today putting the hub into the new bearing, wasn’t quite there so put the driveshaft in and tweaked it with an air gun …………. Result = brand new bearing ****ed , other side fine ,problem is im having some memory problems and this is going so slowly by the time I’ve gone and messed up I’ve forgotten how I did the other side
Any advice or links to a reasonably priced tool to get the job done ? Cheers in advance Peter

 

[Althulas]

I used this tool for removing the bearings and installing the new ones

FreeTec 19pcs Master Set Front Wheel Hub Drive Bearing Removal Install Service Tool Kit https://amzn.eu/d/9TsSzt0

After installing the bearings I slid the new hubs In and used this tool for pulling the drive shafts through but giving the splines a good clean up with a small file

https://amzn.eu/d/a5WIb1C

If you look at my thread there’s a few pics towards the end.

How do you mean you’ve b******* the bearings any pics

 

[Peter1450]

Funnily enough my drive shafts came out of both hubs no problem, just me making problems for myself having moments of not thinking logically,knackered the new bearing by pushing the hub home fully whilst not supporting the centre from the rear ?
Probably time to put me tools away and enjoy my retirement in something newer? Currently have my wife’s Z3 apart ,looking after my son’s Z4 whilst he’s away working for a year and 3 bikes in various stages of renovation!

 

[janniczk]

I understand your frustration, Peter. Rebuilding a rear end can be a tricky task, and memory lapses are completely understandable. Unfortunately, there's no easy fix for a damaged wheel bearing. You'll need to replace the one you damaged with a new one at https://en.tradebearings.com/list_33.html. About the tool, you can look Bearing Puller/Installer Kit: it's the ideal solution. A kit will come with various attachments to fit different bearing sizes and configurations. You can find a decent kit for a reasonable price (around $50-$100) online or in automotive parts stores.