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11-11-2013, 10:57 AM
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I just completed this project over the weekend on a 05 X5 4.8is. I used the pop out the shaft from the CV joint after removing the lower control arm process as described multiple times in this topic. The job was easy, fast and completed in less time than I expected due to the fact I was doing this in a driveway with hand tools only.
I cheated on the prying the shaft out of the CV joint as I did not use Vice Grips on the shaft. I have a Miller Specialty tool for removing Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Torsion Bars, which is nothing more than a big twin V-block out of hi $$ steel that clamps down on round bars using 4 grade 8 hex bolts drilled and taped on each corner. Comes with a handy handle that treads into the unit for rotation and easy movement.  The step of getting the CV joint passed the clip (releasing the joint from the shaft) just required a little extra pressure AND out it popped. A quick clean up with LOTS of paper towels kept the mess to a min. Getting the outer boot on, inserting the shaft back into the joint was easy. The trick of using a worm drive hose clamp (small) on the axle shaft on top of the c-clip makes this job easy to reassemble. Line up the shaft in the joint and apply a little pressure and it just clicks in place. Total time of work included clean up, grilling brats, having a beer to celebrate 3 hrs. It took longer to set up the X5, put the tools away after cleaning all the grease off, grilling the brats, and eating than I think it took to do the job itself. Eating the brats knowing the job was completed successfully was the best part.  Thanks to another X5/M5 owner who came by to help for his arm pulling/pressing and the great conversations. Made it easy and fun. I would recommend this DIY for anyone with a reasonable amount of repair skills. Rank it up as a #6 on the 1 to 10 scale of effort/knowledge/tool level. ( a #10 would be head removal or Vanos seal replace and clean job on a M5. Spark plugs on the X5 is a #1.5). How would others who have completed this project rank it?
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 2005 X5 4.8IS The Blue ones are always FASTER.... Current Garage: 2005 X5 4.8is 2002 M5 TiSilver 2003 525iT 1998 528i Former Garage Stable Highlights 2004 325XiT Sport 1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green 1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package 1969 Road Runner 383 1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green Last edited by StephenVA; 11-11-2013 at 05:05 PM. 
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