Considering the purchase of a 83 633CSi that has bad rear wheel bearings. Current owner got an estimate from local shop for about $800.00.
Is this a job that can be tackled by a DIY shadetree mechanic?
I have changed the inner axle seals and front wheel bearings from a Toyota Landcruiser FJZ80. I have never worked on German cars so I don't know what to expect, anyone on this list done this before?

Thanks,

Antonio

It's just grunt work, figure a long afternoon for both sides and 34 each on the bearings

Just took a quick look at the OEM machine drawing for the rear bearing assembly and it looks very similar to the E30 assembly which I just completed.

I had read write-ups that had been done about doing the rear bearings and it didn't seem to be that bad of a job but after completing it I would say it was two days worth of the worst job I've ever had to do... :)

It is just grunt work. I personally had to pick up a seven-ton gear puller to get enough leverage to push the bearing out of the trailing arm while applying a blow torch to the trailing arm! :eyecrazy I also froze the axle, new bearing, and applied grease to get the bearing/axle assembly back together.

Overall, it can be done but expect to get creative when removing and installing the bearing and be mindful that the brake systems on these old cars usually don't want to come apart that easily either...

Hopefully the job goes smoothly for you and the quiet ride afterwards is definitely worth the effort!

I did an E21(one side). They all are basically the same. As said before, grunt work, get creative, pullers/presses a plus. You can do it.

I use a 2lb dead blow and a drift to get them out and a threaded rod to get them in. Works like a charm.....or course the charmed arm gets tired os swinging a hammer, even with the car on the lift.