BMW is a successful automaker worldwide. As a high-end brand, BMW holds a high market share and popularity in the new car market. Classic parts like the rod bearing contribute to the success of BMW. The rod bearing maintains the crankshaft as well as the connecting rod stabilized as they rotate. The rod bearing permits the connecting rod to rotate with the crankshaft without breaking under intense pressure.
Although BMW has lots of auto parts with impressive performance, rod bearing still needs repair and maintenance after long-time usage. A rod bearing is a plain bearing. It is used to rotate the connecting rods without breaking in pressure. The removal process for a rod bearing is as follows. First, disassemble the bottom side of the engine. Next, remove the connecting rods from the piston side and crankshaft side. Finally, gently tap the parts out of place with a hammer and screwdriver. There are plenty of cheap and quality parts online. BMW has quality parts and accessories.