BMW Vibration Fix Drive Shaft Replacement X3 X5 E46 E39 E90 E60 F30 F10

[@johncoss5604]

Good to see you wrenching again.

[@corkscrewlifestyle]

Awesome to see you still repairing bmws Nathan. I'll be doing this soon on my E46 325i facelift when I hit 150k miles. Have a happy 4th my dude!

[@mynorflores1393]

Dude between you and Dean you guys have saved me so much money keep up the great work 👏

[@stevencurrie472]

Great info on X3's. Thx for sharing your knowledge respectfully and clear with the steps to assist us all in our repairs. Best regards

[@davidkane8660]

Good to see your still going buddy. I was watching and subbed when I had my e39 so around 5-6 years ago now. You helped me then I'm sure you will inspire more too. Take it easy keep up the good work.

[@mithritades]

If you wanted to replace just the center support, can you just slide the 2 shafts apart or is there a lock collar that you have to unscrew?...I'm trying to do this today

[@Riley1524]

I may have to tackle this soon in my e93. Not looking forward to it....It's not hard, but like you said, the lift is key here.

[@harisansari6126]

I recently replaced my starter on my e46 on jack stands from the bottom! Hardly any room but got it done, now I need to this job, I’m soooo excited as it will be a million times easier than that starter from underneath, Nathan have you ever done a starter from underneath ?

[@harney1987]

Thanks Nathan. Just had to do this on my X3 in the driveway. You weren't lying. It sucked without a lift. You got to do what you got to do. The only thing I could see to add is if the new one you got with the grease fitting, if you need to preload it or tighten anything like ones with a lock collar.

[@robertroland6189]

Nice job!.... I have one question. What were the torque specs of the rear drive shaft?

[@00AmericanTrash00]

So yes they sell the CSB separately, I know for sure on an E46. The driveshaft does come apart, which you need to mark it before you pull it apart. Several other videos on this subject. Ultimately on mine the spider bearing (u joint bearing) ended up being bad which would eat the CSB. Replaced the Flex Disc and CSB once then it tore apart the CSB shortly after. In that case you need to replace the entire shaft as to re-build the u-joint is not for the common DIY'er as they are staked in and there is no listing for the actual part. The shaft is only good for around 150K. So I sent my shaft to a guy in Texas (Driveshaft Specialist of Texas) who re-built mine, included the new CSB. You only have to get the Flex Disc. Cost was for mine $475 which included the shipping cost on the rebuild. Yes a lift is key. I have done it before the first time on drive up ramps and jack stands. Second time for the replacement I had the Quick Jack Lift which was worth its weight in gold. I bought the lift gently used for half price. I have used it now three times and only wonder whey I never bought it a lot earlier when performing maintenance on this car. I don't have room for a full blown lift as shown here but in my opinion, this is the next best thing. You can find other videos on Quick Jack. If you have a Costco, they also sell them for less and at times they run a sale. - Not affiliated with Driveshaft Specialist, Quick Jack or Costco, but hey giving props to where it is deserved.

[@brianrichardson8549]

Most direct and informational video

[@mikaelawells2502]

So this is the cause of vibration on the dash by radio when driving fast bmw e90?

[@jaydee177]

Can you use the existing bolts when installing a new driveshaft?

[@foxstan]

What was the symptom that made you suspect the Center Bearing Support and driveshaft? My car sounds like it is knocking underneath under anything more than a gradual acceleration until I get up to about 35 mph. If there is a bad bushing in the rear it is not obvious to me.

[@lnr243]

Universal Joints gets sticky with these X3s and they start Juddering at low speeds at first acceleration. The way to find out is to disconnect the front Differential and Juddering stops. Replacing the UJ is the cheapest solution but replaced the whole shaft is even better.

[@newcavemen6682]

If the center support bearing is broken, the sympton is a very noticeable clanking noise during initial acceleration as you described. As a shameless plug as well as providing additional information on this topic, here is a quick video I made kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGPZnXiaoL6lbq8si=MZuKITC6nBIYp5rw

[@franciscoflores1305]

Why is the tire like that? You have an answer why is wear? Thanks good videos

[@lp2565]

Great video. Thanks for sharing, Nathan!

[@sasindudinusha3847]

If this is the issue, does the vehicle shake in Idle?

[@bravosierra2010]

Thanks. This looks like more work than I can manage in my garage... I'll let a professional do it.

[@arlenarmoryllc]

If i was to pull the front driveshaft from a 2012 BMW x3 35i m sport could it be driven for a while or would it need to be replaced before driving again ? I'm considering buying one that needs a front driveshaft and I was hoping to run it with out the front driveshaft until I have the time and money to replace it I've done this before with jeeps and Chevy trucks I just didn't know if it could be done on a BMW

[@TapioVahamaki]

Question (I see video is from 2021), so not sure if this is monitored. I didn't hear and see mention of replacing the driveshaft bolts, which I neglected to do on my '06 X3, until I read the Bentley X3 manual. "Replace with new". These are expensive buggers, at $9.66 a pop. (Well, I think anyway. Is this a reasonable price in 2022?). Thanks. I have learned a heck of lot from your vids. 😀

[@youngson2066]

Did u replace the bolts on the driveshaft to guibo or reuse them?

[@ironDuelist777]

Hey Nathan would it be possible for u to make a video about replacing rear subrfame and differential bushing, u would help out a lot .

[@321-shift]

So can driveshaft bolts be reused? I thought they were torque to yield?

[@bigdeal87]

What brand type of aftermarket shaft did you put in?

[@glendekoker3682]

I get a clunk on my left rear side when breaks hit 2006 M5 has new bushings? Also can I do engine mounts without a lift? Oil leaking from them. My rear end also noisy on right turns going to put additive?

[@encodedevil7843]

ty for the video. grtz from belgium

[@Im8oh8]

Hey on the driveshaft itself is there any markings to line up when you’re connecting the driveshaft and the prop shaft back together? I screwed up and forgot to make markings. I haven’t looked on mine yet but curious if yours did!

[@khalidjj2073]

Great video....did the new driveshaft cone with Geibo...where did you get the drive shaft from any links sorry if i missed it. Thanks

[@dkrawk8309]

Def not

[@allanb5048]

Hey Thanks For Ur Nice Job and news about Bmw Keep Going!

[@DumBros917]

Did the driveshaft stay in one piece or does the front come off the back. I need the unserviceable u joints

[@iliegrosieriu1720]

Hello. I have a bmw f34 ( 320d xdrive 2014 ). When I suddenly accelerate the car there is a loud noise from below, do you think you can give me an idea what could be wrong? thank you

[@GimpSlayerGeneral]

Preload the carrier bearing?

[@undergroundlegend198]

You ommited to show us how the centre bearing is removed,I want to sit mine this weekend

[@engineentertainment8199]

what is the cheapest best driveshaft to buy for the e83 2007

[@engineentertainment8199]

RockAuto Trakmotive one

[@Tom-q9z5s]

@@engineentertainment8199 Did you use this one and were there any vibrations from it? I bought a cheap one off ebay that looks exactly like the one in this video but it vibrates when passing 60MPH so have to look for another.

[@keltechindustries20901]

Hey so that grease fitting that is on the driveshaft, is that on all factory BMW driveshafts such as a E38?

[@toshibatech6923]

I have a 535i starting to vibrate, can u just replace the bearings without replacing the drive shaft?

[@thomaslefler5242]

Is it front or rear? Rear is similar process. If front you need to replace the CV Axle.

[@lukasscott2970]

Where did you order the driveshaft replacement from?

[@Falanai2025]

Hey brotha I just Changed mine but the new one is vibrating as soon as I get up to 50 mph not sure what I did wrong

[@ndn2589]

Do you footage of shake cause I been chasing this in my.e60 forever it will only do it when it.drops under 650 I've done spark.plugs coils vanos new.belt belt tensioner

[@mattyb7607]

I have a squeak in reverse only on my 2006 x3....It doesn't do it in neutral...only in reverse.. The front driveshaft is toast so I removed it to test and the squeak is still there...Any Idea what it could be? Its not the brakes.

[@mohammadsyafiqwilson6672]

Loud clunk when starting the car in the morning . Only 1 clunk . What it could be?

[@garynebus8717]

I have a vibration in the center console when I turn and press on the peddle

[@peterkoss1312]

hi Nathan , i have a "clink" sound when shifting into reverse, not really there when shifing into drive but i was told it was probably the guibo. do you think that is likely the case?

[@McCarthyism_by_Youtube]

that's a failed csb- center support bearing- on the driveshaft. the driveshaft needs to be dropped to replace so you might as well do the guibo, cv joint, diff seals, input bearing while it's out

[@McCarthyism_by_Youtube]

reverse compresses the thin part of the guibo going clockwise

[@PLPOR]

Did you get a BMW driveshaft or an aftermarket one?

[@Tom-q9z5s]

I got a cheap chinese one but I would not recommend them. I feel a vibration as you speed up. Going to have to switch it out and it was a PITA to remove the old one and replace. Should be easier this time.

[@ewebbytrailscout]

can you do some reviews of garage lifts, scissors like the Harbor Freight, Bendpak, Titan, etc

[@stepheno9569]

I had to replace my x3 driveshaft due to the rear joint going bad. Car vibrated like crazy and quickly turned into clunking. The rear flange took a can of pb blaster and repeated heat cycles(I only had a propane torch) to get it to disconnect.

[@auck1969]

Hey Nathan, I really appreciate your videos, they've helped me out a lot as I'm a fairly new owner of a 05 ZHP. It has exactly one hundred thousand miles on it and it is an automatic. Can you possibly let me know the milage on your mother's car and maybe give me an estimate when this should be done? I don't have any vibrations and it runs great actually but just for future reference? Thanks in advance.

[@christiemarie8603]

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[@supahone3]

What was you car doing that made you believe the drive shaft was toast

[@onkelmicke9670]

Doesn't the drive shaft cost a large fortune?

[@stepheno9569]

I found a non oem one for 500$ It has been working for me so far...(crosses fingers)

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

$285 for this one

[@victory2115]

If that’s your home garage I’m so jealous. I have to do this stuff in my small garage lying on my back and as you say, it sucks. ☹️

[@Tom-q9z5s]

I got some 12 ton jack stands and a jack extension. Can lift the car up about 2 ft which is a good and allows you to use a creeper easily. Also you dont have to reach so high to put the new part in.

[@simplelangperorock]

Nate, kudos to you for being a good son.

[@Bensuken]

This is so awesome. I'm having same issue!

[@seanpaul3050]

What’s the mileage on that E83 ?

[@Thebeast-xd8ed]

Did anyone noticed he left a bolt loses at 9:06

[@dwightlee6164]

anybody can help me out ? I put the gear in neutral position turned-on status . because turning off made the gear in parking position. and going down to spin the drive shaft to loosen the bolts but it wouldn't. What was I wrong ? I am the one who replace the drive shaft but forgot what was the right step. please help me!

[@voodoocars2134]

This is really odd… I have been talking about the vibration on my E53 and also about my petrol strummer that won’t start - in the kitchen where my Amazon Echo is… KZbin Ai is now recommended this video ( I’m subscribed too this channel anyway) and also others on how to start a petrol garden tool which I am not subscribed too. Anyway, My X5 has a strange harshness/ vibration as I gently accelerate at 2000rpm. I can feel it through the vehicle. It’s not really bad but I know it’s there. My plan is to replace the rear subframe bushes as they are knackered and take a good look at the driveshaft.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

This x3 had the same vibration under light acceleration

[@voodoocars2134]

Thanks for that Nathan. I’m going to get the driveshaft refurbished I think.

[@Gu3ssWhoki113dU1]

Where is the drive shaft form

[@seasonedtoker]

I sometimes think they deliberately make BMWs the way that even shed mechanics who just tap it a few times, charge a couple of thousands but the problem still stays unresolved, get away with it. And yet no owner gets angry, the all just live with it...

[@evaristonzenze4358]

Guys i am having a problem with my propellershaft its damaging the centre bearing anyone to help with this problem

[@evaristonzenze4358]

its a BMW X3

[@davidpippin3460]

I am doing this exact job tomorrow. Ugh.

[@Dav998]

Just happened to me. 2014 320d xDrive here (180.000 km)

[@Srlafg]

Great

[@javierruiz6792]

I drove a Honda Accord 270 k miles and never has this kind of problem now that guy is bad in my car bmw .

[@dragonballshorts7123]

What’s the point if ur gonna skip the actual process of showing how to get the bearing off. The way he is tugging on the drive shaft is just disrespect. Mine is stuck to the diff and this Manz just rips it off. This is all fake