[Hazewald]

Hey, Didn't know where else to put this so I figured I'd just post it here. But basically I bought a used 2008 328i off someone a few weeks back and I've been noticing some rubbing/thud sound coming from the back right wheel. It doesn't affect the driving but the noise drives me insane and I figured after a while it's probably gonna cause me some problems.

So today I jacked it up to take a look around in the area to see what's going on and this is what I found. You'll see how wobbly it is, doesn't even take much force so wiggle it.
https://www68.zippyshare.com/v/5hwLBdKE/file.html
https://www68.zippyshare.com/v/h7qJISWu/file.html
https://www68.zippyshare.com/v/cKPRtQlP/file.html
https://www68.zippyshare.com/v/XreXGXh7/file.html

When driving it makes this thud sound that only gets louder and faster the faster you drive (of course) It's definitely recognizable even on video but if you don't hear it right away then keep an ear out at around the 3 second mark, you'll hear a whooshing sound. It doesn't happen when turning right (probably do to the slant of it) but when going straight and especially when turning left you can hear it.
https://www9.zippyshare.com/v/YHsPiSTw/file.html

My friend said it may be the hub and it may need to be replaced so I figured I'd see what anyone else thought before spending money on the part only to not get it fixed. Any info would be great, thanks.

P.s Yes I know my rotors are awful, new ones arrive tomorrow. Looking to get some answers by then so I can fix everything in one go.

Also idk if zippyshare is allowed here or if there's a better alternative but lmk if so

[Hazewald]

Yeh it was literally just loose, needed to tighten it up. However I do believe there is a bearing issue

[nsjames]

looks like you're doing a wheel bearing.

they are not unit bearings. so you'll probably end up pulling the whole knuckle off and using a press. They are stubborn. I hope your car has been in TN all it's life and is rust free, maybe your experience will be different.

buy a new axle shaft nut.
watch some youtube.
it's not a fun job.
embrace the suck kind of thing.

[Hazewald]

Originally Posted by nsjames

looks like you're doing a wheel bearing.

they are not unit bearings. so you'll probably end up pulling the whole knuckle off and using a press. They are stubborn. I hope your car has been in TN all it's life and is rust free, maybe your experience will be different.

buy a new axle shaft nut.
watch some youtube.
it's not a fun job.
embrace the suck kind of thing.

Yeh after I had tightened the nut and the problem still persisted I figured that was my issue. Since my hub is actually slightly warped I figured I'd go ahead and change that out too, so luckily I don't have to go through TOO much of a headache separating the bearing, I'll just toss the two together