"Clunking" noise coming from front end...help!

[JPuma]

Originally Posted by gotabyte

Thanks for the replies. Fortunately, it is still under warranty for 100 miles. I will make sure it is fixed this time and will mention the the parts.

Should mine be under warrenty?? I am not done with the last leg of my CPO warrenty, have 61k on it with a few months left to the warrenty.

However, I already replaced the swing support and when doing so we noticed the left wishbone had lots of play at the mount connecting to the front axle support. I am going to order both left and right now. The swing supports were a little worn, more so on the left and the upper bushing on the swing support was broken. The ride feels a little better with them but the banging is still there and its obvious that the wishbone is the problem.

[KUCAK]

That is what im going to do. Order these parts for mine. $330 shipped. cant beat that..

Originally Posted by fast4d

you can get the BMW part numbers at www.realoem.com

I order aftermarket replacement parts unless they are not available. much cheaper, no tax and free shipping at bimmerzone.com

Qty Brand Sku Description Retail Price Core Total
2.00 AAA:FEB L2020-178398 Ball Joint 50.50 27.01 0.00 54.02
1.00 AAA:VCO L2000-178402 Control Arm 225.00 68.68 0.00 68.68
1.00 AAA:VCO L2000-178403 Control Arm 225.00 69.78 0.00 69.78
2.00 AAA:FEB L2074-175030 Track Rod Bushing 35.00 32.00 0.00 64.00
1.00 AAA:LEM L1030-119043 Sway Bar Link 33.25 30.21 0.00 30.21
1.00 AAA:LEM L1030-119044 Sway Bar Link 33.25 30.39 0.00 30.39

[tijanaw]

Originally Posted by KUCAK

That is what im going to do. Order these parts for mine. $330 shipped. cant beat that..

Damn where did you order from? I just hit 100K and never fixed anything in the X. I've been lucky so far but started hearing noises in the front. I'm about to bring it in for a complete make over. So if you don't mind sharing your sources.
Tx.

[JPuma]

Hey JV, thanks, I've been a little preoccupied with life for a bit. So is the swing support the link you are talking about?

Thanks for your input fast4d

[JV]

Originally Posted by JPuma

So is the swing support the link you are talking about?

That's it. My noises went away after replacing them.

[gotabyte]

I just picked up my 2003 3.0 from the dealer Monday after having the same problem worked on. They replaced the right side bearing, linkage and control arm. After 30 miles the problem returned. I am on my way back again.

[noncom23]

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ght=thrust+arm

Check this thread too...

[JPooX5]

I had the clunking on the driver side when backing out of a parking spot. The stealer "replaced the left front wheel bearing, wheel hub, dust covers as per SIB 31 01 01." The noise is gone . . . so far.

[RUSTY]

Hi !

Could it be something like this?:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...e-heating.html

[JPuma]

Just got these prices from crevier bmw for the wishbones. Seems a bit high to me.

1 31-12-6-760-275 WISHBONE 1 180.00

2 31-12-6-760-276 WISHBONE 1 180.00

3 31-12-1-092-107 HEX NUT M14X1.5 1 0.67

4 31-12-1-124-622 RUBBER MOUNT 1 12.07
5 31-12-6-750-071 COLLAR SCREW 1 1.36

6 33-32-6-760-668 HEXT NUT W/FLANG 1 0.44