I have had this x5 now for about 4 years and ever since i have owned it there was this "thunk" when putting it into revers or drive or when you accelerate, drove me nuts. Indie shops were quoting me 6 and 700 to do this job so i bought the tool for $75 and got to work.

As far as DIY goes this ones not to bad. The propane torch definitely made the job easier. Having a long wrench or breaker bar really helps. You still get a work out though.

I don't see how you could even do this job with out the tool.

And wow what a difference it made, this SUV feels really good even though it has 211,000 miles on it, I want to drive it all the time now. It's no wonder people keep them and keep them going for so long.

Come January/ February all this work I have been doing over the summer on this thing will all be worth it.

This thing is a tank in the snow, with heated seats :cheers:

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