BMW X3 Front Axle (driving shaft), CV Joint Easier Removal 2011& Up - Clicking Noise When Turning

[@VirorFox]

Thank you kind stranger. I do not work with the BringMoreWrenches often and this helped out loads.

[@motorcarnut]

No problem, thanks for the comment!

[@andrewlee1126]

just did this today! super easy to do as shown in this video

[@motorcarnut]

Great to hear! Thanks

[@daddymomoddymo4191]

Thanks for this video big help so many others take the whole car apart to get the axle out lol

[@motorcarnut]

No problem, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@mikimiki195]

I just replaced my cv boot on driver side everything was fine now my car is sitting half of inch higher on the driver side. Could it be I tighten my bolts with out putting pressure on driver side and now everything is out of specs?

[@motorcarnut]

If you did it the way in the video I'd say no. Check your work and try putting level weight on the suspension then tighten the bolt. Normally that won't cause your problem something binding will.

[@mikimiki195]

Damn I hope this work on my 2012 528 This is crazy easy

[@motorcarnut]

Suspension is a little different but should not be that bad.

[@mikimiki195]

@ thank you for taking time to help DiY guy who are willing to tackle the job 👍🏻

[@motorcarnut]

No problem, that's what I'm here for, good luck and save some money!

[@mikimiki195]

Alright you can make this two hour job or you can make this four hour job if you do what I did. I did this job in my garage on jack. I made mistake when I was done I tighten bolts without putting pressure on the bottom of the knuckle. My suspension was off by half of the inch maybe little more. I had to take wheel off loosen bolts jack up suspension tighten the bolts button up all shield get wheel back on take car for drive give it couple hard brakes just to make sure suspension gets settled back in place. After all of this hight was almost identical. Best of luck I hope this helps someone. As much as this video helped me. Good luck be safe when working on jack stands 👍🏻

[@motorcarnut]

Appreciate you sharing your experience and the problem you had and fixed, glad this video helped.

[@andrewlee1126]

Do you have fastest way to install axles back?

[@motorcarnut]

Not at this moment, sorry

[@DavidWendel]

What is the torque spec for putting the axle shaft bolt back in place? Along with the control arm bolt that you removed?

[@motorcarnut]

I’m not at the shop now and don’t remember but I’m sure you can find it online.

[@DavidWendel]

@@motorcarnut Thanks and actually I saw the spec it is 210nm plus 90 degrees!

[@motorcarnut]

Great! that seems correct.

[@israelgarcia3455]

I switched out the driver side today and now it started making a clunking sound at random times. Not even the old one made a clunking sound

[@motorcarnut]

Maybe the axle you put in or did something incorrect?

[@israelgarcia3455]

@@motorcarnut turns out it was the big plastic cover that wasn’t screwed on all the way.. by doing this job I’ve noticed the previous owner had someone cut through the chassis to fix something from the engine instead of taking out the engine and doing it the right way…. I Will be selling the car soon.

[@motorcarnut]

@israelgarcia3455 Glad you found the problem but sorry you found worse things wrong. Cutting chassis is not safe

[@McCarthyism_by_Youtube]

these cars aren't worth much anyway. $3-4k max.

[@malikdedan]

Is that transmission fluid that leaked out?

[@motorcarnut]

No, gear oil

[@Aurora22586]

Thanks, was looking for this for ages, it was very helpful. I need to change the seals in the supporting bracket. Have you got another advice about how you put in the shaft seal? Do you happen to know the torque spec on refitting?

[@motorcarnut]

Glad it helped, I don’t have the specs off hand , just look them up online. You need a seal puller if you can’t get it out and tap the new one in evenly not to distort the seal and then have it to leak.

[@ryandaniels9875]

Fantastic! I assume it’s very similar on a 2016 x1

[@motorcarnut]

Yes it is.

[@haseonpark3692]

I got some funny knocking sound from underneath my x3 when accelerating at low speed. Usually last like 1 seconds and happens more often when turn and accelerate. I replaced my front drive shaft and center support bearing not long time ago and. So, I am assuming it’s the CV joint here. Can I ask what do you think about it here? Before I go order the parts?

[@motorcarnut]

The driveshaft and center support bearing wouldn’t make noise while turning. It’s the cv joints especially if they are leaking grease.

[@romansimon8156]

Hi, i have 270 000 km and vibration noise for few seconds , when the car is staying and I am trying to move away , but not always, could it be that the right shat is having vibration because of some bearing damage, no noise when driving available.

[@motorcarnut]

Can be, also something in the steering and suspension can be loose. Make sure tires are wearing evenly as well.

[@cavemanlifecavemanlife7649]

Love your channel!!! Any tips on installing the new axle? What should you tap on to make sure it’s seated properly at the differential and the wheel? Thanks!

[@motorcarnut]

Thank you! Just grab the end near the wheel after you slip the other end in the differential and yank it towards the diff and it should just slide in. The other end has no shaft and is held in with the axle bolt. Remember that bolt has to have a lot of torque so when the wheel is on the ground torque the bolt to 155 ft lbs or else you can destroy the axle and hub from coming loose and stripping it.

[@cavemanlifecavemanlife7649]

@@motorcarnut thanks again!

[@motorcarnut]

No problem

[@cavemanlifecavemanlife7649]

@@motorcarnut Just wanted to let you know that I changed BOTH axles and did a 1 hour test drive with no issues! Local shops quoted me $1500. DIY, parts cost $120 because I bought used OEM. Only took 3 hours. Thank you for your content! You are the man!!!!

[@motorcarnut]

Thank you bro! Really appreciate this, makes me feel great it work out and you saved money!

[@jesselopez5549]

Same process for an E70 X5 model?

[@motorcarnut]

Similar but not exact

[@fredchappell7360]

⁠please explain………. I am trying to do my 2009 BMW X5 V8 running into some difficulties so if you can explain to me or do a video on how to properly do this procedure driver side removal cv axle

[@motorcarnut]

@fredchappell7360 this video is for the 4 cylinder models and I don’t have one on the 8 cylinder yet sorry

[@maviblue1168]

What is the easy way to replace rear axle? Do we need to remove caliber, rotor, lower control arm???

[@motorcarnut]

No you don't. I did it that way to remove the complete unit because everything was rotted.

[@maviblue1168]

@@motorcarnut Thank you. But, what should I remove for rear axle? Lower control arm?

[@motorcarnut]

@maviblue1168 yes, whatever is in the way

[@SideOfRanch]

This is great but I want to come install some lights in your shop!! It's dark in there

[@motorcarnut]

lol sorry about that.

[@alexanderlysikow7238]

Geiler Typ

[@teenice894]

Doing both sides, im gonna Jack one side at a time instead of the whole front end in hopes i don't lose any fluid

[@motorcarnut]

Should not be much if you do it that way.

[@nairem9637]

How do you put back in the gear oil? And to put the brand new cv axle in you gotta hit in too? Ty !

[@motorcarnut]

Drivers side there is a fill plug. And no just kinda shove axle in.

[@coltonkelly6303]

Fk I accidentally got the ones for 328i not x3 28i

[@motorcarnut]

Just return them, shouldn’t be a problem.

[@coltonkelly6303]

@@motorcarnut it is lol my other 3 cars are down I need that one 🤣 the bmw is the one I rely on ironically, and today it also sprang a coolant leak I think at the radiator....yep

[@motorcarnut]

Oh man, when it rain it pours, right?

[@coltonkelly6303]

@@motorcarnut lol that ain't no shit we all got the flu aswell it's going around so be safe man

[@motorcarnut]

Wow, thanks for heads up