My Garage
Cart

Genuine BMW Axle Shaft

Car Axle Shaft
  • Select Vehicle by Model
  • Select Vehicle by VIN
Select Vehicle by Model
Series
Model
Year
or
Select Vehicle by VIN
For the most accurate results, select vehicle by your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

490 Axle Shafts found

  • Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608643183
    View related parts

    BMW Front Left Cv Axle Shaft

    Part Number: 31608643183
    $1059.43 MSRP: $1386.18
    You Save: $326.75 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-680-337
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X3 | 2018-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
    • X3 M | 2020-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), F97
    • X4 | 2019-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G02), xDrive30i(G02)
    • X4 M | 2020-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), F98
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31607597693
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31607597693
    View related parts

    BMW Front Left Cv Axle Shaft

    Part Number: 31607597693
    $1038.64 MSRP: $1358.98
    You Save: $320.34 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 228i xDrive | 2015-2016 | Convertible N20 Engine(F23), Convertible N26 Engine(F23), Coupe N20 Engine(F22), Coupe N26 Engine(F22)
    • 230i xDrive | 2017-2021 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, Convertible(F23), Coupe(F22)
    • 320i xDrive | 2013-2018 | Sedan(F30)
    • 328d xDrive | 2014-2018 | Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 328i GT xDrive | 2014-2016 | N20 Engine(F34), N26 Engine(F34)
    • 328i xDrive | 2013-2016 | Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 330i GT xDrive | 2017-2019 | F34
    • 330i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 335i GT xDrive | 2014-2016 | F34
    • 335i xDrive | 2013-2015 | Sedan(F30)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31607618681
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31607618681
    View related parts

    BMW Front Drive-Cv Shaft Axle Assy

    Part Number: 31607618681
    $1350.26 MSRP: $1766.71
    You Save: $416.45 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
    • Position: Driver Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 528i xDrive | 2012-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 535d xDrive | 2014-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 535i xDrive | 2011-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 550i xDrive | 2011-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 640i xDrive | 2014-2018 | Convertible(F12), Coupe(F13)
    • 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2014-2019 | F06
    • 650i xDrive | 2012-2018 | Convertible(F12), Coupe(F13)
    • 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2013-2019 | F06
    • Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe | 2015-2019 | F06
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31607597694
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31607597694
    View related parts

    BMW Cv Axle Assembly Front Right

    Part Number: 31607597694
    $1038.64 MSRP: $1358.98
    You Save: $320.34 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft Front Right; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 228i xDrive | 2015-2016 | Convertible N20 Engine(F23), Convertible N26 Engine(F23), Coupe N20 Engine(F22), Coupe N26 Engine(F22)
    • 230i xDrive | 2017-2021 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, Convertible(F23), Coupe(F22)
    • 320i xDrive | 2013-2018 | Sedan(F30)
    • 328d xDrive | 2014-2018 | Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 328i GT xDrive | 2014-2016 | N20 Engine(F34), N26 Engine(F34)
    • 328i xDrive | 2013-2016 | Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 330i GT xDrive | 2017-2019 | F34
    • 330i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 335i GT xDrive | 2014-2016 | F34
    • 335i xDrive | 2013-2015 | Sedan(F30)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 33208487527
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 33208487527
    View related parts

    BMW OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR LEFT

    Part Number: 33208487527
    $1537.75 MSRP: $2012.03
    You Save: $474.28 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2019-2024 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), xDrive40i(G05)
    • X5 M | 2021-2024 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X6 | 2020-2023 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, xDrive40i(G06)
    • X6 M | 2021-2023 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608486206
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608486206
    View related parts

    BMW EXCHANGE OUTPUT SHAFT RIGHT

    Part Number: 31608486206
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-486-203
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2019-2025 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), xDrive50i(G05)
    • X5 M | 2021-2025 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X6 | 2020-2025 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G06)
    • X6 M | 2021-2025 | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X7 | 2019-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G07), xDrive50i(G07)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683333
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683333
    View related parts

    BMW Front Left Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31608683333
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-664-675
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 530e xDrive | 2018-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    • 530i xDrive | 2017-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    • 540d xDrive | 2018 | Sedan(G30)
    • 540i xDrive | 2017-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608657289
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608657289
    View related parts

    BMW Front Left Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31608657289
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-639-521
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 750i xDrive | 2016-2019 | Sedan(G12)
    • Alpina B7 | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G12)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608486204
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608486204
    View related parts

    BMW Exchange Output Shaft Left F

    Part Number: 31608486204
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-486-201
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2019-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G05), xDrive40i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
    • X5 M | 2021-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X6 | 2020-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G06), xDrive40i(G06)
    • X6 M | 2021-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X7 | 2019-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M50i(G07), xDrive40i(G07), xDrive50i(G07)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 33208609838
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 33208609838
    View related parts

    BMW Axle Shaft Assembly

    Part Number: 33208609838
    $1356.86 MSRP: $1775.35
    You Save: $418.49 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft; Axle Assembly
    • Replaces: 33-20-7-568-471, 33-20-7-564-127, 33-20-8-603-102, 33-20-7-564-126
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2007-2018 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(F15), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15), xDrive48i(E70)
    • X6 | 2015-2019 | xDrive35i(F16)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 33208487507
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 33208487507
    View related parts

    BMW OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR LEFT

    Part Number: 33208487507
    $1537.75 MSRP: $2012.03
    You Save: $474.28 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2021-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X5 M | 2021-2025 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X6 | 2024-2025, 2020-2021 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), sDrive40i(G06)
    • X6 M | 2024-2025, 2021 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
    • X7 | 2019-2022 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, xDrive40i(G07)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31607618680
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31607618680
    View related parts

    BMW Front Right Axle Shaft

    Part Number: 31607618680
    $1350.26 MSRP: $1766.71
    You Save: $416.45 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-7-593-044
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 528i xDrive | 2012-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 535d xDrive | 2014-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 535i xDrive | 2011-2016 | Sedan(F10)
    • 640i xDrive | 2014-2018 | Convertible(F12), Coupe(F13)
    • 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2014-2019 | F06
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683334
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683334
    View related parts

    BMW Front Right Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31608683334
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Right; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-664-676
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 530e xDrive | 2018-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    • 530i xDrive | 2017-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    • 540d xDrive | 2018 | Sedan(G30)
    • 540i xDrive | 2017-2020 | Sedan(G30)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31605A2E057
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31605A2E057
    View related parts

    BMW Output Shaft Left

    Part Number: 31605A2E057
    $1059.43 MSRP: $1386.18
    You Save: $326.75 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-482-645
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 228i Gran Coupe | 2021-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • 228i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2020-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, F44
    • M235i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2020-2024 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, F44
    • X1 | 2020-2022 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, sDrive28i(F48), xDrive28i(F48)
    • X2 | 2019-2023 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, M35i(F39), sDrive28i(F39), xDrive28i(F39)
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 33208603109
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 33208603109
    View related parts

    BMW Left Cv Axle Shaft

    Part Number: 33208603109
    $1159.70 MSRP: $1517.38
    You Save: $357.68 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 228i xDrive | 2015-2016 | Convertible N20 Engine(F23), Convertible N26 Engine(F23), Coupe N26 Engine(F22)
    • 230i xDrive | 2017-2021 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, Convertible(F23), Coupe(F22)
    • 328i GT xDrive | 2014-2016 | N20 Engine(F34), N26 Engine(F34)
    • 328i xDrive | 2013-2016 | Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 330i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(F30), Wagon(F31)
    • 428i xDrive | 2014-2016 | Convertible N20 Engine(F33), Convertible N26 Engine(F33), Convertible(F33), Coupe N20 Engine(F32), Coupe N26 Engine(F32)
    • 428i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2015-2016 | N20 Engine(F36), N26 Engine(F36)
    • 430i xDrive | 2017-2020 | Convertible(F33), Coupe(F32)
    • 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2017-2020 | F36
    • M2 | 2021 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
    View More
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 33208689746
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 33208689746
    View related parts

    BMW Output Shaft, Rear Right

    Part Number: 33208689746
    $1182.91 MSRP: $1547.74
    You Save: $364.83 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X3 | 2018-2024 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01)
    • X3 M | 2021-2024 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608643375
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608643375
    View related parts

    BMW Left Cv Axle Shaft

    Part Number: 31608643375
    $1059.43 MSRP: $1386.18
    You Save: $326.75 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaced by: 31605A2E055
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X1 | 2016-2019 | sDrive28i(F48), xDrive28i(F48)
    • X2 | 2018-2019 | sDrive28i(F39), xDrive28i(F39)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608657290
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608657290
    View related parts

    BMW Front Right Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31608657290
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Right; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-639-522
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • 750i xDrive | 2016-2019 | Sedan(G12)
    • Alpina B7 | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G12)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31607622914
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31607622914
    View related parts

    BMW Right Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31607622914
    $1350.26 MSRP: $1766.71
    You Save: $416.45 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-7-629-880
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • X5 | 2014-2018 | xDrive35d(F15), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15)
    • X6 | 2015-2019 | xDrive35i(F16)
  • BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683335
    Diagram for BMW Axle Shaft - 31608683335
    View related parts

    BMW Front Left Cv Axle Assembly

    Part Number: 31608683335
    $1377.26 MSRP: $1802.03
    You Save: $424.77 (24%)
    Ships in 1-3 Business Days
    ADD TO CART
    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 31-60-8-664-677
    Fits the following BMW Models:
    • M550i xDrive | 2018-2019 | Sedan(G30)
| Page 1 of 25 |Next >
1-20 of 490 Results

BMW Axle Shaft

Keeping the smooth operation of a BMW vehicle relies on the condition of the Axle Shaft. A broken BMW Axle Shaft can lead to big performance issues and even a complete vehicle breakdown. To prevent such problems, you could regularly maintain your car and replace your parts. At BMWPartsDeal, we offer high-quality BMW Axle Shaft, all designed to keep your vehicle running at its best. Choose BMWPartsDeal for your auto parts needs, you will get your vehicle back to great performance, and save a lot by avoiding costly future repair jobs.

BMW Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

  • Q: What steps should be taken to address clicking noises, vibrations, or other issues with wheels and Axle Shaft on BMW M3?
    A:
    If it is a front or rear wheel, and it's a click, check if there is debris, including a pebble, nail, or glass in the tyre or the tread; if there is, remove it; small pebbles don't puncture a tyre but sharp objects should be looked at by a tyre repair centre. Also look for constant velocity (cv) joint condition, if it is loose, broken, or worn out then replace it. If the front or rear wheel begins to vibrate at higher RPM, look for a bent rim and if such there is replace it, find out if the tires are imbalanced or whether they are internally damaged and rectify as required and finally look for worn or faded or damaged wheel bearing and if this is so replace it. For front wheel drive cars, if the front wheel will make a clicking sound, then you still need to perform the debris removal as well as the CV joint check. One of the signs is when the rear wheel produces a clicking sound - the same should also be inspected for any remnants and if found should be removed gently. In rear wheel drive cars, if front or rear wheel is making noise that sounds like clicking, again there might be something blocking it and this should be cleared as we have seen above. If ride deserves or vibrates, then look for a bent rear wheel or axle assembly or a cracked or bent axle housing, and replace damaged parts of the system, and check for worn, loose or damaged rear wheel bearings and replace if necessary.
  • Q: Can right and left axle shafts be interchanged on BMW X3?
    A:
    Right and left axle shafts cannot be interchanged. Begin by raising the car and removing the front wheel. Use a suitable drift to release the staked side of the axle nut, then remove the center cap and reinstall the wheel before lowering the vehicle to the ground. With an assistant holding down the brake, remove the collar axle nut, ensuring not to reuse it. Raise the car again and remove the front wheel; if necessary, take out the spare tire carrier tray. Remove the stabilizer bar and lower or remove the exhaust. Next, remove the axle shaft CV joint bolts and, if needed, free the axle from the differential drive flange using a suitable pry tool. Press the axle shaft from the drive flange at the wheel side with a suitable press tool and remove the axle toward the middle of the vehicle. For installation, reverse the removal process, using a new collar nut and applying a light coating of oil to the contact face of the collar nut before tightening it firmly, but not to final torque. Install the road wheel and lower the car to the ground. With an assistant applying the brakes, tighten the axle shaft collar nut to its final torque and stake the collar nut.
  • Q: How to remove and install the front axle shaft on BMW X5?
    A:
    Axle shafts in vehicles employ two types of CV joint. The outer CV joint is a traditional design that delivers power from the axle shaft to the wheel hub, allowing for suspension and steering motion. The inner joint uses a triple roller bearing system to minimize vibration and noise, allowing the axle shaft to adjust for suspension travel. To replace a CV joint or boot, the axle shaft must be removed. The process starts by prying off the center cap on the road wheel and loosening the axle shaft staked collar nut at the wheel hub. Next, raise the vehicle and remove the front wheel, splash shield, front end reinforcement, ABS wheel speed sensor, and front brake caliper (without detaching the brake fluid line). Then, detach the tie rod end, tension strut, bushing, and control arm from the steering knuckle. Remove the axle shaft collared nut and disengage the shaft from the steering knuckle. Using a special tool, force the axle shaft inner CV joint shaft out of the front differential, catching any dripping oil. Replace the differential or bearing pedestal flange seal when the axle shaft is out and replace CV joint boots if necessary. Always replace the inner CV joint locking circlip. During installation, coat the sealing lip of the flange seal with transmission fluid and ensure the inner CV joint shaft locks in place. Use a new collar nut and fasten securely. Check and refill the front differential oil if needed.For front differential flange seal replacement, remove the axle shaft and steering knuckle together. Remove the old seal and install a new one, ensuring the seal's lip is lubricated with transmission fluid before reinserting the axle shaft. When replacing the outer CV boot, obtain a repair kit. Remove the axle shaft, release clamps, and remove the boot. After inspecting the CV joint, place new clamps and the boot over the axle shaft, secure with fresh lubricant, and reinstall.For inner CV boot replacement, again use a repair kit. After removing the axle shaft, detach the inner CV joint housing, remove the triple roller bearing, and replace the boot. Clean off old lubricant, install the new boot, replace the triple roller bearing, pack with grease, and reassemble. Always top off the differential fluid after any work.

Related BMW Parts