Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, and 2000 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove affected axle shaft. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (FRONT) or AXLE SHAFTS (REAR) .
- Release retainers (1 and 2). Pull back gaiter (3). Detach tulip element (4). See Fig 1 .
- Remove retaining ring (1). Detach tripod star (2) from splined shaft (3). See Fig 2 .
- Pull off rubber boot over splined shaft.
- Carefully clean all parts with a cloth.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
- Before pushing boot onto splined shaft, assemble boot (1) and boot adapter (2). See Fig 3 .
- Note installation position of tripod star (1). Install flat side (2) of tripod star (1) to retaining ring. See Fig 4 .
- Install NEW retaining ring.
- Regrease constant velocity joint with fresh grease from repair kit.