rear diff replacement

[vsx05]

Originally Posted by neockder

Looks like the lock ring on the shaft seal popped off; bent the dust cover.

Edit: just noticed you said it was the driveshaft. But it looks like an axle shaft in the pic? Looks like they discontinued a shaft seal after the e53 was out of production.. Maybe a faulty part?

You might not have to drop the diff; but it depends on whether or not the drive shaft did any damage. Probably wont be able to tell until you start pulling off parts.

This is the 4.8is diff:
not sure if they're the same or not..



RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.8is DIFFERENTIAL-DRIVE/OUTPUT

Your r right there. It is the axle shaft. I'm no mechanic so I thought they are all called the same thing. So if it is just the locking ring, is there a chance to get a new lock ring and re-attached the axle shaft back on to diff?

Im now waiting for insurance company to give final ok for the claim. Dealership will order the part interstate the we will see how bad it is damage inside.