How to replace a front axle shaft, including removing and reinstalling the axle on BMW X3?

Raise the car and remove the front wheel. Using a suitable drift, release the staked side of the axle nut. Remove the center cap and reinstall the wheel, then lower the vehicle to the ground. With an assistant holding down the brake, remove the collar axle nut, ensuring not to reuse it. Remove the underbody splash shield and the front end reinforcement plate. Unbolt the brake caliper and hang it to the side with stiff wire without disconnecting the brake hose. Remove the front brake disc and the wheel speed sensor. Detach the tie rod end from the steering knuckle, followed by the tension strut and control arm from the steering knuckle. Swivel the steering knuckle and press the axle shaft inward to disengage it from the steering knuckle, taking care not to pound on the end of the axle shaft. Use a BMW special tool or an equivalent prying tool to force the axle shaft inner CV joint shaft out of the front differential or right bearing pedestal output flange, being prepared to catch any dripping oil. Replace the differential or bearing pedestal flange seal while the axle is removed from the vehicle, and replace CV joint boots as necessary. When installing the inner CV joint locking circlip, coat the sealing lip of the flange seal with transmission fluid, push the inner CV joint shaft into the differential or bearing pedestal flange until the locking circlip snaps in place, and use a new collar nut at the axle shaft. Tighten the axle shaft collar nut to the final torque with the road wheel installed and the vehicle lowered. Finally, install the front end reinforcement plate using new fasteners and check the front differential oil level.

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BMW X3 Front Left Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 31608643183
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- Other Name: Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-60-8-680-337
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 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)
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BMW X3 Output Shaft Rear Right
Part Number: 33208689746
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- Other Name: OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR RIGHT; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01)
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BMW X3 Front Right Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 31608643184
$1059.43 MSRP: $1386.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Shaft Front Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-60-8-680-338
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 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)
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BMW X3 Output Shaft Rear Left
Part Number: 33208689745
$1182.91 MSRP: $1547.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR LEFT; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01)
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BMW X3 Passenger Rear Axel
Part Number: 33217529914
$580.35 MSRP: $759.35
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 Rear Drive Shaft Heavy Duty
Part Number: 33217540116
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 Rear Right Cv Axle Assembly
Part Number: 33213420710
$1043.73 MSRP: $1365.64
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 33213417392
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Rear Left Cv Axle Assembly
Part Number: 33213420709
$937.74 MSRP: $1223.71
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- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaced by: 33213417391
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Left Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 33207598037
$1159.70 MSRP: $1517.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28i(F25)
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BMW X3 Output Shaft Left
Part Number: 33207847411
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 Boot Inner Cv Joint
Part Number: 31603450566
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Cv Axle Assembly Left
Part Number: 31603450565
$710.05 MSRP: $958.08
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- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Front Left Driver Cv Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 31607619657
$1038.64 MSRP: $1358.98
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- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 31608675013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Front Left Cv Axle Assembly
Part Number: 31608680337
$1059.43 MSRP: $1386.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 31608643183
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 BMW X3 | M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Cv Axle Assembly Rear Right
Part Number: 33207598038
$1159.70 MSRP: $1517.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2013-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28i(F25)
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BMW X3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 33207598032
$1159.70 MSRP: $1517.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Output Shaft Rear Right
Part Number: 33208689560
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR RIGHT; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01)
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BMW X3 Rear Left Cv Axle Assembly
Part Number: 33207953545
$1182.91 MSRP: $1547.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Shaft, Rear Left
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaced by: 33208679939
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2018-2020 BMW X3 | sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Cv Axle Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 31607529202
$671.47 MSRP: $904.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83), 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Outer Cv Joint
Part Number: 31607529201
$711.10 MSRP: $958.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left
- Position: Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83), 3.0si(E83)

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Q: How to replace a front axle shaft, including removing and reinstalling the axle on BMW X3?
A:
Raise the car and remove the front wheel. Using a suitable drift, release the staked side of the axle nut. Remove the center cap and reinstall the wheel, then lower the vehicle to the ground. With an assistant holding down the brake, remove the collar axle nut, ensuring not to reuse it. Remove the underbody splash shield and the front end reinforcement plate. Unbolt the brake caliper and hang it to the side with stiff wire without disconnecting the brake hose. Remove the front brake disc and the wheel speed sensor. Detach the tie rod end from the steering knuckle, followed by the tension strut and control arm from the steering knuckle. Swivel the steering knuckle and press the axle shaft inward to disengage it from the steering knuckle, taking care not to pound on the end of the axle shaft. Use a BMW special tool or an equivalent prying tool to force the axle shaft inner CV joint shaft out of the front Differential or right bearing pedestal output flange, being prepared to catch any dripping oil. Replace the differential or bearing pedestal flange seal while the axle is removed from the vehicle, and replace CV joint boots as necessary. When installing the inner CV joint locking circlip, coat the sealing lip of the flange seal with transmission fluid, push the inner CV joint shaft into the differential or bearing pedestal flange until the locking circlip snaps in place, and use a new collar nut at the axle shaft. Tighten the axle shaft collar nut to the final torque with the road wheel installed and the vehicle lowered. Finally, install the front end reinforcement plate using new fasteners and check the front differential oil level.