Ive been doing the research for this project, and even though i've had a lot of good info, it wasn't until I saw your simple video that i understood what I was going to do and how I was going to do it. That is something of huge value to me, as I am sure it will be for many others. Thank you, man, for taking the time.
@javierr1blue Only if your camber is off. You can mark the strut bolts before taking them off. If the camber is good then you're fine. If Camber changes it can affect toe angle and sometimes caster a little.
Thanks for Posting video! Great tips. Easy to loosen axle nut when the car wheel is on the ground, (pop off BMW wheel cap). Driver side was easier, no need to pull aluminum plate if you have the right pry bar(as in video). Gotta do the water pump on it next.
@dwhite832003 It's the blue pill take the blue pill! Just kidding. Some have one, some have the other. Depends on the engine, X3 or X5 and what year it is. You can mic it with calipers if you're just going to buy one socket like for your own car.
I am trying to replace the left axle on a 2003 and am having a hard time getting the inner part out of the transmission. There is no window in the skid plate so getting leverage to pry it out is a bit difficult. Is there something else that could be keeping this in place, or do I just need to pull/pry harder?
@danvanhousen I'd take that aluminum plate off. The other thing to help it using a chisel or pry bar like a punch from the passenger side at an angle to push the axle out. The axles have a notch on the barrel of the inboard joint that you can knock/push it out.
Ive been doing the research for this project, and even though i've had a lot of good info, it wasn't until I saw your simple video that i understood what I was going to do and how I was going to do it. That is something of huge value to me, as I am sure it will be for many others. Thank you, man, for taking the time.
fishlips310 1 week ago
@fishlips310 You're welcome- I'm glad it was appreciated.
briansmobile1 1 week ago
Excellent vid. I am going to do both of these on my 2003 x5. Now I have much more info thanks to you.
W806D 1 month ago
@W806D Well you're welcome!
briansmobile1 1 month ago
Question: after removed the cv join I need an alignment ? Thanks for you time.
javierr1blue 5 months ago
@javierr1blue Only if your camber is off. You can mark the strut bolts before taking them off. If the camber is good then you're fine. If Camber changes it can affect toe angle and sometimes caster a little.
briansmobile1 5 months ago
Thanks for Posting video! Great tips. Easy to loosen axle nut when the car wheel is on the ground, (pop off BMW wheel cap). Driver side was easier, no need to pull aluminum plate if you have the right pry bar(as in video). Gotta do the water pump on it next.
JustLiveITtv 5 months ago
@JustLiveITtv You're welcome.
briansmobile1 5 months ago
I have read the collar nut calls for a 36 mm 12 point socket... so wich is it???
dwhite832003 7 months ago
@dwhite832003 It's the blue pill take the blue pill! Just kidding. Some have one, some have the other. Depends on the engine, X3 or X5 and what year it is. You can mic it with calipers if you're just going to buy one socket like for your own car.
briansmobile1 7 months ago
Thanks for posting
thanuja48 8 months ago
@thanuja48 likewise.
briansmobile1 8 months ago
great vid man keep up the good work
jdb1389 10 months ago
@jdb1389 Thanks- glad it was helpful to you.
briansmobile1 10 months ago
I am trying to replace the left axle on a 2003 and am having a hard time getting the inner part out of the transmission. There is no window in the skid plate so getting leverage to pry it out is a bit difficult. Is there something else that could be keeping this in place, or do I just need to pull/pry harder?
danvanhousen 10 months ago
@danvanhousen I'd take that aluminum plate off. The other thing to help it using a chisel or pry bar like a punch from the passenger side at an angle to push the axle out. The axles have a notch on the barrel of the inboard joint that you can knock/push it out.
briansmobile1 10 months ago
What year is this X5?
danvanhousen 10 months ago
@danvanhousen 2004 I think.
briansmobile1 10 months ago
Yeah! BMW :-)
carabela125 1 year ago