How to remove and install the drive axle?

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.

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BMW X5 Exchange Output Shaft Left F
Part Number: 31608486204
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-60-8-486-201
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- 2019-2024 BMW X5 | 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)
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BMW X5 Rear Left Or Right Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 33208609839
$1230.88 MSRP: $1610.52
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- Other Name: Output Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Driver Side Passenger Side
- Replaces: 33-20-8-603-103, 33-20-7-564-128
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- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 4.8i(E70), sDrive35i(F15), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Front Right Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 31607622884
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- Other Name: Output Shaft Front Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-60-7-629-882
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 EXCHANGE OUTPUT SHAFT RIGHT
Part Number: 31608486205
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-60-8-486-202
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2024 BMW X5 | 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)
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BMW X5 Axle Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 33208609838
$1230.88 MSRP: $1610.52
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- Other Name: Output Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Replaces: 33-20-8-603-102, 33-20-7-564-126, 33-20-7-564-127, 33-20-7-568-471
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(F15), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15), xDrive48i(E70)
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BMW X5 Drive Shaft Front Left
Part Number: 31607622913
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- Other Name: Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-60-7-629-881
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2014-2018 BMW X5 | xDrive35d(F15), xDrive35i(F15), xDrive40e(F15)
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BMW X5 Front Left Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 31607622883
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- Other Name: Output Shaft Front Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-60-7-629-883
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Output Shaft Front Left
Part Number: 31608486201
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- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 31608486204
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- 2019-2020 BMW X5 | M50i(G05), xDrive40i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT RIGHT
Part Number: 31608486203
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- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 31608486206
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- 2019-2020 BMW X5 | xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 EXCHANGE OUTPUT SHAFT RIGHT
Part Number: 31608486206
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-60-8-486-203
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 BMW X5 | 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), xDrive50i(G05)
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BMW X5 Cv Axle Assembly Left
Part Number: 31607565313
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- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR LEFT
Part Number: 33208689573
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2023 BMW X5 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, xDrive40i(G05)
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BMW X5 Divers Shafts Front Right Cv Axle Shaft
Part Number: 31607503538
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53)
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BMW X5 Output Shaft Left
Part Number: 31607545125
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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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- 2007-2018 BMW X5 | 3.0si(E70), 4.8i(E70), xDrive30i(E70), xDrive35d(E70), xDrive35i(E70), xDrive48i(E70), xDrive50i(E70), xDrive50i(F15)
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BMW X5 Inner Cv Joint Left
Part Number: 31607503537
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- Other Name: Exchange. Output Shaft, Left; Axle Assembly
- Position: Inner Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53)
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BMW X5 Inner Cv Joint Right
Part Number: 31607565314
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft, Right; Axle Assembly
- Position: Inner Passenger Side
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Outer Cv Joint Rear
Part Number: 33207500915
$598.57 MSRP: $781.80
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53)
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BMW X5 Exchange Output Drive Shaft
Part Number: 33207500917
$598.57 MSRP: $781.80
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- Other Name: Exchange Output Shaft; Axle Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Output Shaft Front Right
Part Number: 31608486202
$1294.34 MSRP: $1693.55
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- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 31608486205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2020 BMW X5 | M50i(G05), xDrive40i(G05)
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BMW X5 OUTPUT SHAFT, REAR LEFT
Part Number: 33208487507
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- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 BMW X5 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS

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BMW X5 Axle Shaft

Axle Shaft of BMW X5 cars is an important carrier of power which transmits power from differential to the drive wheels to rotate independently for better traction. These steel shafts may be newly designed as solid axles incorporating for current trucks and older model cars or as halfshafts in cars with independent susensions. Suspensions consist of solid axles; differentials and axle shafts are incorporated in the solid axles while half-shafts connect the transaxle to the wheels. In axle shafts there could be wear and tear due to contact with obstacles this requires bearing and seal replacing while on half shafts there may be repair due to worn CV Joints or damage boot leading to noise and vibration. All in all, the Axle Shaft provides support to weight of the vehicle, transmits the torque from the differential to wheels and also helps in maintaining the correct position of the wheels in BMW X5 vehicles.

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BMW X5 Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Inner Cv Joint Left
31-60-7-503-537
Q: How to remove and install the drive axle?
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.