BMW E9x Front Axle Removal DIY

stelvio · 02-03-2016, 10:39 PM

So while I was trying to do some troubleshooting, I ended up doing a video of the front axle removal on my car. Hope this helps someone.

eltrapo67 · 02-05-2016, 02:12 AM

Did you replace them with new or remanufactured axles and what brand did you go with?

stelvio · 02-05-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by eltrapo67

Did you replace them with new or remanufactured axles and what brand did you go with?

OEM BMW. Raxles does good stuff.

-June- · 02-05-2016, 01:41 PM

Meh...

eltrapo67 · 02-13-2016, 02:09 PM

I got some remanufactured one from pep boys and my outer passengers boot ripped after 4 months

pits200 · 02-13-2016, 02:45 PM

Own fault there. Get yourself a used oem axle with low mileage if you want to replace.

matteblue3er · 02-18-2016, 03:24 PM

Cardone remans OEM axles.

It's known that aftermarket boots are sub-par quality and tear within miles of install. However the bearings are fine.

What you do is get the reman'd Cardone axle ($65 after core refund on RockAuto) and reboot the axle with OEM boots (about $55 per kit).

While the axle is out, you should also replace the diff seal. It's only $10 or so.

eltrapo67 · 07-23-2016, 06:34 PM

How did you get the new axle back in the front differential?

stelvio · 07-23-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eltrapo67

How did you get the new axle back in the front differential?

Once you align the splines you just hammer on the end. Make sure the nut is on the end of the axle where you hammer to not damage the threads.

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eltrapo67 New Member 6 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325xi Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: west la iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Did you replace them with new or remanufactured axles and what brand did you go with?
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eltrapo67 New Member 6 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325xi Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: west la iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I got some remanufactured one from pep boys and my outer passengers boot ripped after 4 months
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Own fault there. Get yourself a used oem axle with low mileage if you want to replace.
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matteblue3er Captain 238 Rep 947 Posts Drives: Racecar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Cardone remans OEM axles. It's known that aftermarket boots are sub-par quality and tear within miles of install. However the bearings are fine. What you do is get the reman'd Cardone axle ($65 after core refund on RockAuto) and reboot the axle with OEM boots (about $55 per kit). While the axle is out, you should also replace the diff seal. It's only $10 or so.
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eltrapo67 New Member 6 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325xi Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: west la iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	How did you get the new axle back in the front differential?
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