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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,340
Posted By pinksoviet
Oh wow, I forgot all about this one. Um, I'm not...

Oh wow, I forgot all about this one. Um, I'm not sure if there was any DIY made, but I can offer some tips gained from replacing the front axle.

1. Assuming you can get the axle out of the hub...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,836
Posted By pinksoviet
Ah, okay. I guess that's normal then, because...

Ah, okay. I guess that's normal then, because I've faced the same problem every time I did an oil change (yesterday was the 5th one I've done, and I've used the same brand Mahle filter every time). ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,836
Posted By pinksoviet
Ooof, has it been a while since you did an oil...

Ooof, has it been a while since you did an oil change/replaced the filter? I usually do mine every 8-9k and the filter does indeed seem to get stuck near the bottom portion. I changed my oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,710
Posted By pinksoviet
Front Axle Seal

Hey guys, I recently replaced my front left axle and I've started leaking a bit of oil which hasn't happened before. I reckon I might have damaged the front axle seal when removing the old axle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,372
Posted By pinksoviet
Odd Transmission/Differential Noise

THIS HAS BEEN RESOLVED

It turned out that the noise was coming from the power steering components as my power steering fluid level was quite low (it only reached the very tip of the gauge), so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,070
Posted By pinksoviet
Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,070
Posted By pinksoviet
Removing the axle nut

Hi guys, I'm planning to replace my driver's side front axle (CV boot cracked... and now it's making noise). Anywho, as silly as it may sound, I'm not sure about the 36mm 12 point socket I should be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,340
Posted By pinksoviet
Erm, I'm looking at the TIS and it's pretty much...

Erm, I'm looking at the TIS and it's pretty much what the E34 DIY stated minus the axle removal because the TIS assumes you use a special BMW press that, I believe, does not necessitate the removal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,340
Posted By pinksoviet
Okay, disregarding my earlier post in this...

Okay, disregarding my earlier post in this thread, I do believe I found another DIY for replacing the wheel bearings. Now mind you, this is for the rear wheel bearings on a E34, but I reasoned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 23,340
Posted By pinksoviet
Just wondering, but would the following link have...

Just wondering, but would the following link have anything in common with the method to change wheel bearings on an X5 (It's of a 7 Series front wheel bearing replacement)?

How to: Front wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 690
Posted By pinksoviet
Odd Sound While Driving

Greetings! I recently acquired four new tires (Bridgestone Alenza's) and ever since I have been hearing an audible noise whenever I'm driving over roughly thirty miles per hour (interestingly enough,...
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