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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2020, 04:22 PM
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Posted By oldskewel
:bow: for your patience on that. I'll save that...

:bow: for your patience on that. I'll save that option as my backup plan.


I similarly do everything I can do to avoid using a hammer on a joint. The concern is damaging the bearing surfaces,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
Any details on what you modified, and how you did...

Any details on what you modified, and how you did it? Machine shop?


I've done both front axles on my E53 (just replacing the boots), and maybe a dozen CV axles on other cars in my lifetime, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
There is a full thread on here somewhere about a...

There is a full thread on here somewhere about a tool that may be identical to that one. I bought one myself, hoping to use it one day. Discussed extensively in the thread, and I think the final...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
Another general tip that I always try to remember...

Another general tip that I always try to remember when the words hammer and bearing are used in the same sentence is to act as if the bearings themselves (the 6 balls in this case) are made of glass....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
Yes, when reinstalling, don't forget to have the...

Yes, when reinstalling, don't forget to have the new boot (or both) already on the half shaft. I am sure that mistake has been made - LOL. But you probably won't need a hammer for the reinstall - I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
And to add on that good advice ... I would...

And to add on that good advice ...

I would rotate the wheel through a full rotation or two while applying that tension. So you'll need both front wheels off the ground. Can have the wheel off on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
On the outer joint, yes, it has what I would call...

On the outer joint, yes, it has what I would call a c-ring in the splined shaft. It has a circular cross section, is pretty much circular in shape, is a little bigger than the shaft diameter, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2018, 02:43 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
I agree, from having done it just now, and seeing...

I agree, from having done it just now, and seeing how things went, this would be the first attempt if/when I have to do it again.

The tricky thing is to hold the axle and tap the outer joint off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2018, 02:05 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
Thanks cn90 for the guidance. Here's what I...

Thanks cn90 for the guidance.

Here's what I did ... (all done now)

Yes, I concluded that this "30 minute (not including reading up to 38 pages)" method involved separating the axle at the inner...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 215,929
Posted By oldskewel
OK, I can believe this is a valid procedure. But...

OK, I can believe this is a valid procedure. But I've spent way more than 30 minutes just trying to read things to figure out what the specific steps are.

Is there an updated, clearly written post...
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