There were a post in here that have some diy how to remove the CV JOINT but not for the x5. what I am interesting in is that after you remove the nut at central hub will that release the CV joint or you have to loose some supports from the A suspension. Here are some links

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...highlight=boot

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...highlight=boot

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...46&hg=31&fg=20

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...highlight=boot