2001 BMW X5 clicking noises when accelerate when start front full stop

[uhenry1]

Hi Otto,
I got a 2001BMW X5with 3.0 with 180K miles and when the drive accelerate there clicking noises near front driver side and I replace all the lower and upper control arms with lower ball joints and both axel. The car still make clicking. If the accelerate slowly front full stop then no noise. The only things that I can thinks off is might be front drive shaft is going bad. It only I accelerate fast front full stop and when rear. Can someone had that experience that clicking noises. it sound like metal hitting again each other. Can you give me procedures on how to replace front drive shaft.


Thanks you so much.
Uhenry1

[Bulk]

Clicking noise from the front drive shaft is almost always the CV joint. Either replace the joint itself for $150ish or get yourself a whole new drive shaft for $600ish

[uhenry1]

Do you know the part number and how hard is to replace drive shaft? Does it need any special tools? I am very good replaces all the parts for my X5. The x5 drive very good.

Thanks,
Uhenry1

[Bulk]

RealOEM.com

Put in your X details and you'll find the part numbers. then you can purchase from ECStuning, or pelican parts or any other online parts dealer

[pezho405]

Drive shaft. common

[uhenry1]

It the price is reasonable to replace one of the drive axles, the labor cost is $280. The work will take 3 hours. That what for shop quote me. Thanks


Uhenry1

[pezho405]

Its not the Axels its the driveshaft

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by pezho405

Its not the Axels its the driveshaft

You mean the front to back driveshaft?

[uhenry1]

Hi Bulk,
I hope this is the part that I need it and cost $723.4.
BMW E53 X5 M54 3.0L > Search > 51 11 8 250 414 > ES#48650 Driveshaft - Front - 26207508629
Please let me know if that correct before I place order with ecstuning.

Thanks,
uhenry1

[pezho405]

yeah thats what i meant