Just had my CV Boots replaced
 

After receiving a quote for over $1000 from the dealer I decided to do some shopping around. The local shop I use to go to before getting the X5 always did great repairs on my other cars, so I figured I would give them a shot. I ordered the parts through Tischer BMW ($150), and the local shop only charged $539 to replace the inner and outer boots on both sides, $689 total.

The rear output seals are leaking on the rear differential, so I ordered the seals from Tischer ($30), and the shop will be replacing the seals and flushing the fluid next week, $425.

I had both CV boots (inner and outer) and the axles replaced for $325... that's with tax included. Had it done at my indy shop. If I paid him cash, it would have been $300 even. :thumbup:

damn - I thought I got a good deal

My 01 3.0i has 72,000 miles. Should i get my CV boots replaced? Where in NY are you because $300 sounds like an excellent deal... thank you in advance.

The boots only need to be replaced if they are split or torn. If they are you can replace just the boot if your not getting noise from the joint when turn sharply. They are 20$ or less at NAPA and are made by the company that makes them for BMW. If the joint is noisey ,you can find complete after market axles assembled with inner and outer boots with a liftime warranty fairly resonable. Its not a bad job to change them either.

Do you have to have an alignment after you do a CV boot change??

No, you do not need an alignment. It is only replacing a rubber boot.

No because you only pop the two ball joints off the bottom of the spindle assemby and swing it out of the way. Change the boot or the axle and put it back together. All the adjustable parts stay together and are unchanged.

Thanks, that is what I thought.

I'm in Queens... Here's my Indy mechanic's address:

Dr. Auto
108-15 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica NY 11423

718 526-0009
718 526-0003

Just ask for Kenny (he's the shop owner) and say Vincent and/or Ron (that's me) with the X5's referred you.