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Old 04-12-2015, 10:00 PM
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E53 CV Axle DIY
Looking to do this job myself but can't seem to find a writeup or video...
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Both front CV Axles.
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What's the problem that makes you believe you need to replace both axles?

I'm having search issues with my computers, so I can't link you threads but there is one on cv boot replacement in 30 minutes or less (which I have done myself), if that's what you need.
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This is a diy for the boots, but taking the axle out isn't terribly different.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...0-minutes.html
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What's the problem that makes you believe you need to replace both axles?

I'm having search issues with my computers, so I can't link you threads but there is one on cv boot replacement in 30 minutes or less (which I have done myself), if that's what you need.
It's making a horrible noise!!! I just replaced the wheel bearings and it was good for about 2 weeks, then I started to hear a noise. I jacked the X5 up and took off the Passenger side tire to take a look... Grease everywhere and a giant slit in the boot! I want to Replace the CV Axles because it's actually less labor than just replacing boot. My X5 has about 150k miles. My passenger side is the only side making noise but I believe that when you change one side you should do the other because the same problem probably isn't far away!!!
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This is a diy for the boots, but taking the axle out isn't terribly different.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...0-minutes.html
Thanks Bro!!!! It is very informative!!
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Here's the DIY on the normal/long way

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...mw-x5-e53.html
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GKN is the way to go if you are doing the axles.

BTW: if you are repacking CV joints, recognize that the inner joints use different grease than the outers. The inner grease is nearly impossible to find separately for any reasonable amount of $$$ -- cheaper to buy the boot kit.
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^^^True, this is the way to go for the boot kits and the axles.
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