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one of the things is>> the M3 front wheel bearing is a bearing/hub assembly > you swap out the entire hub > so no/minimum "voodo-magic" of removing the inner bearing then the outer race > and driving in the new race with the bearing/race tool... > like on the 911 SC > where you need to freeze parts so they shrink.. make the fit > you pull off the M3 hub > not that hard...

yeah . I think I bought some "hallogen fluid".. oh well > live and learn... this event did prompt me to buy a 3/4 inch torque wrench [good to 300 ft/lbs]> so I can do the job myself next time...
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