Cv Joint Boot Tear?

[maronha]

I have a 2000 x5 4.4 CV joint boot with a tear in it (drivers side front) it seems like you have to do alot of work to just replace it from looking at it. Is it most likey i just ned to repalce the boot and not have to replace the CV joint wit it?

It seems that it just happened, I noticed the grease all over the wheel.

thanks mark

[bkran10]

Just replace the rubber boot on both sides. It'll save you the time not having to return to the shop to replace the passenger side later. It'll cost anywhere between 250 to 300 per side. It's a common problem with the X5.

[maronha]

Ok thanks,how about getting the part? Is it best to use the origional part or are there any aftermarket parts that might be better?

I saw this on ebay anyone ever use them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...spagenameZWDVW

thanks fr any info.

mark

[bkran10]

Ebay is fine. BMW cut corners putting this X in production. I recently had both fronts CV boots replaced. 2000 4.4 X5. You install yourself? If so good. If not, hope you have aftermarket warranty for this and future service parts. Could get costly. Common X5 problems are:

CV Boots
Radiator Hoses
Control Arms
Window Regulators
Final Stage Resistor
Cluster Display

[Ecko]

Originally Posted by bkran10

Just replace the rubber boot on both sides. It'll save you the time not having to return to the shop to replace the passenger side later. It'll cost anywhere between 250 to 300 per side. It's a common problem with the X5.

$250/$300 you kidding me? One boot from the stealership only cost me $28. x4 at that price =$112. A lil cheaper if you get the ones off ebay.

BTW nine out of ten times it's only the front outer left boot which goes bad. I know its good practice to replace stuff at the same time but com'on who's had any of the other cv boots go bad on their X lately?

[bkran10]

250/$300 is the approximate cost to have them replaced by a shop. A DIY is way cheaper no doubt.

I recently had to replace my front passenger CV boot after replacing the driver side within 2 months.

It's not cheap to have an X5 but as a member of X5World, I am more comfortable owning this car because I know there are members out there who can help me enjoy this expensive piece of machinery with tips on general maintenance and DIY steps.

I love my X and I love this site!!!!

[seanx5]

The best way i can describe the issue is i can feel a click in the steering wheel (if that makes any sense), but do not hear anything. It happen the same week as my torn boot. Its a small sensation on the steering wheel, when turning. I am hoping it is nothing in the rack. Thanks for all the info.

[Traveler60]

Just picked mine up today, caught both front outer boots just as they started to split. Cost at outside shop was $425usd plus tax. I've done it before on my last x5, but without a lift its painful to do it on the ground

[Zulu95]

And:

Water Pumps
Thermostats
Control Arms
Ball Joints
Electronic Modules
Cam Sensors
Batteries
Door Lock Actuators
Rear Light Units
Among others!

[The Cleaner]

EMPI boots are very nice, they use a more elastic rubber than the OE GKN boots (or as the Germans call them GATORS).