530xi axle
02-01-2019, 09:22 PM
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530xi axle
After I lowered my car, the front left axle came out while I was driving. This happened three times already in a month. Anyone has the same problems? How can I fix this?
02-02-2019, 03:37 AM
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My Ride: 05 530i M54
Model Year: 05 530i
Engine: 3.0 M54
Seems that it's not being seated all the way. It should click. At the end you are pushing in should have a circlip
02-02-2019, 04:55 AM
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02-03-2019, 07:03 PM
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My Ride: 530xi Sportwagen
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
Something is REALLY wrong. There should not be that much tension pulling on the half-shaft. Check all your dimensions, as the only thing I can think would cause the joint being torn apart is some kind of frame damage, or replacement control arms that were too long for the car.
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02-04-2019, 04:39 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xI Wagon
Model Year: 2008
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that's what happens when you lower an xi. you either need to raise the car up a bit, to keep the joint in its happy place, or get a custom axle made with a longer shaft.
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