How to safely remove and reinstall the front drive shaft while maintaining its original orientation on BMW X3?

Raise the car and support it safely, then remove the splash guard located under the engine. While working below the engine, take off the front reinforcement plate. If the driveshaft is to be reinstalled, mark the mounting flanges and driveshaft sections with paint to maintain the original orientation. At the front differential input flange, remove the universal joint bolts, and then do the same at the transfer case flange to take out the driveshaft. For installation, follow the reverse order of removal, ensuring to observe any previously made marks if applicable, and replace ZNS fasteners with new ones.

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BMW X3 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108680320
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 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 Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26107589801
$1358.46 MSRP: $1777.44
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Rear; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26107564740
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Rear; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- 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 DRIVE SHAFT ASSY FRONT
Part Number: 26209452673
$1198.18 MSRP: $1567.73
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26-20-9-425-911, 26-20-5-A41-FB1, 26-20-9-488-487, 26-20-8-632-583
- 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), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108692917
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- 2019 BMW X3 | sDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108680379
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- 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, xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26203401609
$1014.18 MSRP: $1326.97
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26208605867
$1086.78 MSRP: $1421.97
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 26209425909
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 DRIVE SHAFT ASSY FRONT
Part Number: 26205A41094
$1347.96 MSRP: $1763.70
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 26-20-8-698-362
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 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)
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BMW X3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26207525969
$190.54 MSRP: $218.58
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front; Drive Shaft
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26-20-7-502-968
- 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 Automatic Transmission Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108680375
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Automatic Transm; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, sDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 DRIVE SHAFT ASSY REAR
Part Number: 26107855835
$1711.69 MSRP: $2239.61
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26207526677
$1032.43 MSRP: $1350.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front; Drive Shaft
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83)
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BMW X3 Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26103402136
$1355.07 MSRP: $1773.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Rear; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83)
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BMW X3 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26107638328
$1358.46 MSRP: $1777.44
You Save: $418.98 (24%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25)
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BMW X3 Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26107630377
$1358.46 MSRP: $1777.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Rear; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28i(F25)
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BMW X3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108692916
$1426.39 MSRP: $1866.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), xDrive30e(G01)
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BMW X3 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26108689547
$1497.72 MSRP: $1959.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- 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 DRIVE SHAFT ASSY REAR
Part Number: 26107908443
$1711.69 MSRP: $2239.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 26-10-9-504-250
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26209425909
$1086.78 MSRP: $1421.97
You Save: $335.19 (24%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Front; Drive Shaft
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26-20-7-589-985, 26-20-8-605-867
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)

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BMW X3 Drive Shaft

The BMW X3 Drive Shaft channels engine torque from the transmission to the axles, letting the compact SUV deliver smooth rear or all wheel propulsion. Built as a hollow steel tube, this Drive Shaft mounts yokes at both ends, and flexible cardan or universal joints let it pivot with every bump so the X3 suspension can travel without power loss. Early and current models share this basic layout, yet certain BMW X3 trims that face steeper operating angles adopt a double cardan arrangement to curb vibration, while all wheel drive versions may switch to a Rzeppa constant velocity joint for even greater articulation. Some long wheelbase editions employ a two piece Drive Shaft with a center support bearing that splits a front and rear section, saving space and limiting weight. The recent BMW update also refined the Drive Shaft balance to tame high speed vibrations, a benefit urban X3 owners notice immediately. Whichever set up appears beneath a BMW badge, owners must keep joints greased and operating angles correct, ensuring the Drive Shaft lives a long service life.

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BMW X3 Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Front Drive Shaft Assembly
26203401609
Q:
How to safely remove and reinstall the front drive shaft while maintaining its original orientation on BMW X3?
Posted by Weiqi F.
A:
Raise the car and support it safely, then remove the splash guard located under the engine. While working below the engine, take off the front reinforcement plate. If the driveshaft is to be reinstalled, mark the mounting flanges and driveshaft sections with paint to maintain the original orientation. At the front differential input flange, remove the universal joint bolts, and then do the same at the transfer case flange to take out the driveshaft. For installation, follow the reverse order of removal, ensuring to observe any previously made marks if applicable, and replace ZNS fasteners with new ones.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Javier / Oct 31, 2022