Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 28i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive23i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive30i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35is, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 18 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive30i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Sealant
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      HEX bit no.H6.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your BMW Z4 (E89) car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW Z4 (E89)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 9

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). Professionals recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 12

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the brake disc.
Step 14

Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 17

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.

Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). AUTODOC experts recommend:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 18

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.

Step 20

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 22

Tighten the hub. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 23

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 24

Install the brake disc.
Step 25

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 16 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.

Step 27

Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 29

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 31

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 32

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW Z4 (E89)
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: wheel bearing – BMW Z4 (E89). Professionals recommend:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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