Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-20-2015, 08:10 AM
|
Replies: 12
Views: 17,515
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-24-2014, 06:29 AM
|
Replies: 50
Views: 36,835
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-23-2014, 03:48 PM
|
Replies: 50
Views: 36,835
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-25-2012, 01:09 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-17-2012, 07:49 PM
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
It is the double joint on my X5 4.4 that is...
It is the double joint on my X5 4.4 that is causing this problem as Weasel described... easy, hard, easy hard, and occasional so tight, the wheel will not return to center in turns....
I found a...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2012, 06:38 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 4,577
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-25-2012, 05:47 PM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 4,577
I am getting ready to tackle my REAR wheel...
I am getting ready to tackle my REAR wheel bearings using this procedure....
Everything looks the same.
Any feedback?
1998 528i REAR Bearing the Easy Way! - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2011, 08:42 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2011, 08:20 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2011, 08:14 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2011, 01:28 AM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 14,979
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-09-2011, 03:34 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
Yeah, tell her, don't tell me.
Same...
Yeah, tell her, don't tell me.
Same for me too...
Tell me do you change thrust arm bushings (press them in an out) or do you change the whole thrust am?
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-09-2011, 03:12 AM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
Thanks Weasel. Something told me the help I...
Thanks Weasel. Something told me the help I needed would come AFTER I got through my stuck axle
scenario. :)
I guess I didn't know how much abuse the joint can take as far as hitting.
How do...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2011, 11:44 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
I was determined to find a solution to getting...
I was determined to find a solution to getting this boot on without dismantling the hub.
I only have OUTER boots, and I did not order INNER boots, so if I removed them, I would have to preserve...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2011, 01:53 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
Tried making my own tool..... ...
Tried making my own tool.....
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/sxd0fr1/SU1HLTIwMTEwMTA2LTAwMDk3LmpwZw.jpg
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/sxd0fr1/SU1HLTIwMTEwMTA2LTAwMDk2LmpwZw.jpg
...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2011, 01:42 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
Not difficult, just much more expensive. The...
Not difficult, just much more expensive. The axle doesn't go bad, it is just a piece of metal.
If the joints are smooth, just put a boot on for $30 and you will probably not have to change the CV...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2011, 02:30 PM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 6,250
I had the closer but my superman strength just...
I had the closer but my superman strength just made the vice grips slide on the axle.
I use the head of large ball pein hammer to fill the space between the vice grips and the bearing cup then I...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2011, 02:15 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
front driveshaft: take of metal plate under...
front driveshaft: take of metal plate under engine, remove bolts holding driveshaft to diff. slide forwards.
Rear (from memory): center bearing has to be lowered, then remove hex bolts at rear...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2011, 01:37 PM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 6,250
Weasel, following your advice, but stuck....
I...
Weasel, following your advice, but stuck....
I do the following:
1) unbolt the control arm (the straight arm) at the end closer to the engine.
2) swing out the whole assembly by hand and afix with...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-03-2011, 01:33 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
I found another thread from a BMW dealer...
I found another thread from a BMW dealer employee.
Nothing to remove really....
1) unbolt the control arm (the straight arm) at the end closer to the engine.
2) swing out the whole assembly by...
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-28-2010, 04:33 PM
|
Replies: 444
Views: 215,887
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-08-2010, 01:21 AM
|
Replies: 50
Views: 36,835
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-02-2010, 08:40 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-28-2009, 01:05 PM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 3,253
|
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-27-2009, 11:48 PM
|
Replies: 171
Views: 134,248
|