Drive Shaft Clunk Sound fix for BMW X3M and X4M How to Fix

[@Dentprotony]

Great video, super detailed, should help many people out there

[@Dawgz15]

Great video bud!

[@Engineerboy100]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gtronin2631]

Very nice Clint, was this successful in getting rid of the clunk?

[@Engineerboy100]

Yes sir! The clunk is gone running smoothly and quiet as I installed the Bolt Saver bushing at the same time.

[@jonasabalos4809]

@@Engineerboy100hi sir! is the bolt saver bushing separate from the kit? thanks

[@Luke-i4c6f]

Just met this issue on my 2020 x3m. Just curious will my warranty covers fixing or not? I have CPO on it. Thank you guys so much!

[@UnDeFineDvProDucTion]

so thats what the stupid clunk noise it. i hear it almost every time i press the gas. usually when i am suddenly pressing the gas. if i slow press it does not make noise... very interesting. thanks for the video!

[@geramata]

Man this is a great video. Thanks

[@artintexas321]

Awesome video. I think I might get an estimate to see how much bmw will charge.

[@Engineerboy100]

Fingers crossed!

[@Allthingsconsidered11]

Did you ever get an estimate? Bmw told me $1400.

[@DrDre001]

Yep was going to do this myself but instead I will pay a shop 😂 would have to do it on jackstands as well haha

[@akikoulouris7489]

Where can I get the kit from with the rings and gasket

[@Engineerboy100]

I got the kit from the dealer.

[@1919socal]

Did this repair resolve your the problem?

[@MichaelPetruccelli-b7q]

I believe i have a driveshaft issue i have a 2024 x3m but im not really hearing a clunking sound, i have a whining noise, then at times a grinding noise. Does you think that is a drive shaft issue?

[@Engineerboy100]

You might need to change your front and rear differential oils. I have videos about that.

[@firstreview8171]

wow didn’t realize the torque sequence when replacing my differential flange 😬I think I might’ve ruined my diff since it’s acts weird going up and down hills now

[@SanMarinoM3cs]

Is this a problem on the f80 too?😅

[@Avvmedia]

Wondering the same thing. Have a weird noise and is driving me nuts

[@giowilliams7855]

They prolly tried to replace it at dealer . I’m going in my 3rd differential through warranty and the thud keeps coming back I bet they didn’t even bother clean it up and put adhesive like they should these techs are really not that great im the dealerships and when I talk to them they don’t even own bmw or daily drive one . Its just a job to them

[@Bimmerlyfe]

Detailed !

[@Engineerboy100]

Thank you!

[@simontist]

That is such a weird, difficult design to work with! Why, BMW, why...

[@eyvazheydarli]

You're doing it wrong and recommending the wrong method to others. The propeller shaft must be secured at the center universal joint against twisting using a suitable tool, like a large screwdriver. Using a pipe wrench to secure it will cause damage. The hub teeth should be cleaned and coated with a suitable grease like Optimol Olistamoly, NOT Loctite. Loctite is used for nut threads, and a new sunk nut is already coated with it.

[@antonpoddubnov4651]

Truth, he not gonna be able to remove that drive shaft anymore.

[@Serock2k6]

You guys are wrong. Its a Puma "update" where you have to glue the shaft. What he has done wrong is, dammaged the prop shaft (even when he's saying he did not. Look from 15:40) and put glue on the diff. The rubber sealant does not go inside the other nut. You have to fill the bigger nut with Olistamoly 2 584. The loctite replaced the optitemp hf 1 lt. You put a 1cm and a 5mm thick Glueline inside the Shaft and put everthing together again.

[@Engineerboy100]

I agree. securing the shaft at the u-joint is a better method.

[@Engineerboy100]

Heat and it will slide right out. Please educate yourself.

[@randyramphal5495]

@@Engineerboy100can you please explain I’m currently having this issue

[@firstreview8171]

probably didn’t fix your clunking problem either 😅 considering that but was practically glued on there