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I can easily afford paying someone to do it, but I am trying to be like some of you guys that are pulling engines and rebuilding suspension. That and I sucked at this stuff as a kid and now, at 44, want to prove to myself that I can do this sort of thing well. Too bad the experience does not come easily. But when does it?
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If you already have the axle out of the car, it's not that hard to replace the CV joint. You can purchase an outer CV joint for under 50 bucks and that includes a new rubber boot, new axle nut and the grease.
Outer CV Joint 27X65X30 - BMW X5 E53 1999-2006 - OEM: 31607503538 Febest: 1910-X5 - Newegg.com
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Thanks for the tip. I wish my resume was as long as the thread. I guess I meant as long as that one post only. Trying to debate between that part and an Autozone Duralast with lifetime warranty. Reading about Cardone as well. I plan on holding on to my original axles as well and having them rebuilt for the next failure. The e46 uses the same part number for the boots as the X5 so I am looking to see if the axles are the same as well. I can have rebuilt OE spares waiting.
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Honestly if they are already spewing grease just get the GKN Loebro replacements for both sides ($250 apiece) or buy the GKN outer boot kits ($20 apiece) and the outer CV joint part # 31607586433 -
I dont know where Febest part is made but I know from the dealer the outer CV joints are approx $170 - if you can cross reference the part # you can probably find the GKN part number and it would be cheaper than the dealer - I also am not a fan of shops doing rebuilds that regrind components, as it compromises integrity of the metallurgy, however, I do agree with them that you want to always keep your OE axles if you can - they are built to last hundreds of thousands of miles Dont waste your time, money, or energy on parts store junk IMO - ok the "duralast" or Cardone has a lifetime warranty - that doesnt include your time - how many times do you want to do the axle job? Do it right or do it twice.
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Part is also available from Amazon with free shipping and a review of the part. Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: FEBEST 1910-X5 Outer CV Joint
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2002 BMX X5 4.4 outer cv boot.
Here is my experience doing this work. 0) Only removed the control arm bolt. 1) I tried vice grips/bar and banging options to pull the outer joint with no success (even rotated rotor a few times). 2) Opted for inner boot alternative but had to order it (GKN). Also ordered snap ring pliers. I had to wait for part but this option worked very well as others have done it (only messier). 3) I had a hard time using the clamp plier tool under car (no good leverage). So ended up ordering 'OTC 4722 Stinger Heavy-Duty CV Boot Clamp Installer’ from Amazon and the tool worked great. I strongly recommend it. 4) I was unable to torque the control arm nut/lug with wheels on floor. So I got a hold of a couple of 4x4 blocks that gave me enough space and leverage for the torque wrench. 5) I reused the control arm bolt and nut. I’ve driven the car for some time now and checked it a few times and looks OK. I should have installed a new one for peace of mind but just wanted to get the work done. I spent a week on this including time spent waiting for the parts/tools and googling for options/ideas. Now that I know what to do and have the proper tools, I think I can do this in a couple of hours. The net is... Order both inner and outer boots, buy control arm nut and bolt, and get the right tools. Job should be done in a couple of hours. |
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Does it make a differnce to the process if you have air suspension???
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No
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