Hi all! Have not been in this forum for quite a while. Wish everyone of you stays healthy in such pandemic.

My E53 X5 is an EC version RHD car. Last week the front right CV joint boot was broken and I felt vibration when turning to left, also felt slightly push every time I slowly stop the car (when the car almost stops). I had my car check by BMW service center and they told me that the CV joint was failed and needed to renew the whole front right output shaft. I checked ETK and found that there was a part called CV joint outer with part number 31607586433 in USA version E53 available but not available in EC version. My question is can I purchase the CV joint only available for USA version for my EC RHD version E53? If it is workable, I can save lot of money for the 16-year-old truck. Thanks for help!

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--2004 E53 X5 4.8is - ECE version; right hand drive; Located in Hong Kong; ext. black sapphire metallic; int. leather black; adaptive dynamic bi-xenon headlights; 16:9 onboard monitor w/o navigation; 20" genuine BMW Y-spoke 214 wheels with Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tires; Int. rear view mirror w/ compass.