Hi.
I was putting my winter wheels on and one of the bolt holes in the rear wheel has been cross threaded. I don't know how or why as I have done this every year for the last 2 decades.
So I guess I will have to get the rear hub replaced, correct?
Is the hub and the wheel bearing one unit?
How much do the mechanics charge?
Thanks.

 

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Depends if it was fully threaded in. If it has only started to cross-thread you might be able to chase the threads with a tap and get a new bolt.

Otherwise, yes, new hub :/

 

This ^

 

Dealer wants $237 for the part.
I got one from ebay for $125.

Thank you all!

 

M14 chaser?

 

FYI to all thread chasers!

Pretty sure BMW/Mini uses a non-standard thread for wheel bolts - suggest you confirm before said thread chasing!

 

I agree, make sure you have the correct thread pitch identified first. Second, don't use a thread cutting die, you should only use a thread 'restoring' die for chasing the threads. They seem similar, but really are not. You can do a lot of damage if you re-cut the threads vs a restorer that 're-forms' the thread material vs removal. Just my $0.02.