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Old 01-19-2010, 08:54 AM
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Any experience with these Axleshafts/ CV?
I need to replace my two front axleshafts.

I have just ordered these from FCP groton. Has anybody used these, any experience. Would be nice with feedback, since they are alot cheaper then orginal ones, one shaft in norway cost round 650 USD just for the shaft. Is it a good idea to change brakes aswell when they do this job?

The car i have, 04 X5 3,0 Diesel with automatic and Xdrive.

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WHOA, i got rebuilt one here for 65 bucks at orielly's...

its easy job, 45 mins maybe. hardest part is popping them out of the transfer case
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WHOA, i got rebuilt one here for 65 bucks at orielly's...

its easy job, 45 mins maybe. hardest part is popping them out of the transfer case
What method did you use to separate the axle from the hub?
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Old 01-19-2010, 03:30 PM
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Well i havent done this job, i just wonder if these shaft are of good quality?
They are OEM fitment and quality. They say.

FYI; i will use a workshop to do the job!
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what symptoms do u have to make you believe the axles are the culprit? is it just bad cv boots?
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Because! IT makes at constant rattling noise when i turn left when the Xdrive is in! This side the sealant has been change earlier, but probably changed to late.
And that the sealant on the right side is teared up, and grease is trown on out from the axlshaft.
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What method did you use to separate the axle from the hub?

pulled axle out inner boot, smacked center of axle out of hub
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pulled axle out inner boot, smacked center of axle out of hub
hmm - I dunno if that is such a good idea. Well - I borrowed a FWD hub puller tool from AutoZone, maybe that will do the trick. I'd rather not remove the axle from the diff since I am just replacing the boot.
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well, mine was broken. soo
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I would guess they are comparable to other aftermarket units, which I don't have a problem using.

RockAuto has new aftermarket (cardone) ones for $55, but I think the shipping would be expensive to Norway.
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