Changing wheel hub

GuyLedouche · 01-05-2019, 08:10 PM

So pulled a wheel off for the first time after getting installed by shop and I've got a stripped lug. How hard is this to change myself? Special tools? Other options? I don't want to just re tap.

MrSmartyPants · 01-05-2019, 08:27 PM

If it's a front probably not bad. Remove all brake components. 4 bolts probably too swap the hub assembly. Reinstall brakes.

For the rear add axle nut removal and possibly one bolt from the suspension. May need a puller tool too in order to get the axle pushed out of the hub assembly.

FriedPiston · 01-07-2019, 12:48 AM

Damn, sorry to hear this. You just got those wheels! Unfortunately, a lot of non-specialized tire shops freak out when they see a fast Euro car, and tend to over torque the lug bolts to hopefully minimize the risk of the wheel coming off the hub.

Hope the links below help, but you should really go after the tire shop for compensation.

Front
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...kle/1VnXx2PqWu

Rear
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...heel-bearings/

GuyLedouche · 01-07-2019, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the link. That helps. I plan to replace on my own and talk to the installer about getting $$ for the part.

GuyLedouche · 01-12-2019, 06:08 PM

Not to difficult job at all. Can post up a DIY if anyone's interested.

Edit: see more here. https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1572940

coldsteelrain · 03-28-2019, 10:09 AM

Thanks for this DIY
Used it to replace a hub that had a stripped thread
Definitely need new bolts as you said

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GuyLedouche Lieutenant 586 Rep 467 Posts Drives: F82/718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Changing wheel hub So pulled a wheel off for the first time after getting installed by shop and I've got a stripped lug. How hard is this to change myself? Special tools? Other options? I don't want to just re tap. Attached Images
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MrSmartyPants Lieutenant 360 Rep 500 Posts Drives: F80 M3 - 6MT_MW on SO Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	If it's a front probably not bad. Remove all brake components. 4 bolts probably too swap the hub assembly. Reinstall brakes. For the rear add axle nut removal and possibly one bolt from the suspension. May need a puller tool too in order to get the axle pushed out of the hub assembly.
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FriedPiston Colonel 1973 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	Damn, sorry to hear this. You just got those wheels! Unfortunately, a lot of non-specialized tire shops freak out when they see a fast Euro car, and tend to over torque the lug bolts to hopefully minimize the risk of the wheel coming off the hub. Hope the links below help, but you should really go after the tire shop for compensation. Front https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...kle/1VnXx2PqWu Rear https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...heel-bearings/
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01-07-2019, 12:05 PM	#4
GuyLedouche Lieutenant 586 Rep 467 Posts Drives: F82/718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the link. That helps. I plan to replace on my own and talk to the installer about getting $$ for the part.
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GuyLedouche Lieutenant 586 Rep 467 Posts Drives: F82/718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Not to difficult job at all. Can post up a DIY if anyone's interested. Edit: see more here. https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1572940 Last edited by GuyLedouche; 01-12-2019 at 09:41 PM..
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03-28-2019, 10:09 AM	#6
coldsteelrain driver 816 Rep 777 Posts Drives: G80 xdrive Join Date: May 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Thanks for this DIY Used it to replace a hub that had a stripped thread Definitely need new bolts as you said
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