How to replace the center driveshaft support bearing on a 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. This job was done in my garage with no special tools. Please subscribe for more!
Bearing puller kit costs about $50; better, knowing in advance that you have to remove the bearing from the shaft (it's a press fit) why not rent a puller from your local parts supply shop. About $10 for half a day; a smoother operation, better than trying to beat the crap out of the old one hoping it comes off.
The rear driveshafts on these things are such nonsense. The rear ends on these don't move around with the rear wheels because of the IRS, and the overall length of the driveshaft isn't that long. There's NO reason to have THREE flexures (rear CV, u-joint in the middle, flex disc at the front) plus a support bearing. Just one flex disc at the front, one flex disk at the rear (maybe), and that's it. That should be all that's required.
Could be. But there's lots of stuff that will go 'clunk' under an X5 as they get older and start falling apart. The noise could be coming from the rear subframe mounts, or the transmission mount as well. Or...the front driveshaft splines getting ready to let go if you haven't already replaced it with the longer shaft from Cobra Transmissions.
Thank you I have the same problem when I looked I was shocked how badly worn the center bearing was I cant believe I let it get that bad, hahaha I just finished doing the rear ball joints that was fun
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Bearing puller kit costs about $50; better, knowing in advance that you have to remove the bearing from the shaft (it's a press fit) why not rent a puller from your local parts supply shop. About $10 for half a day; a smoother operation, better than trying to beat the crap out of the old one hoping it comes off.
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The rear driveshafts on these things are such nonsense. The rear ends on these don't move around with the rear wheels because of the IRS, and the overall length of the driveshaft isn't that long. There's NO reason to have THREE flexures (rear CV, u-joint in the middle, flex disc at the front) plus a support bearing. Just one flex disc at the front, one flex disk at the rear (maybe), and that's it. That should be all that's required.
Great not having to take the whole shaft down and out. I’m inspired to try this very soon. 👍🔧
6:01 TV lady in the background said "oh shit" just after you removed the part :D
I like your eyes at 3:54 :D they are very relatable :D
This happens when you hear a vibration in the middle Consol of the car ?I’ve had the same problem too
Yep
Really kool! Thank you for sharing your videos. I hear clucking noise under my x5. Would this be why?
Could be. But there's lots of stuff that will go 'clunk' under an X5 as they get older and start falling apart. The noise could be coming from the rear subframe mounts, or the transmission mount as well. Or...the front driveshaft splines getting ready to let go if you haven't already replaced it with the longer shaft from Cobra Transmissions.
Hi my X5 is making similar noise while putting in reverse and back in drive. Any idea what could be wrong and what’s the repair cost?
It could be the center bearing or the U-joint. Best to get under there and check it out.
@@williefast99 Thankyou
Great job
did you have to replace the Giubo disc?
Would’ve have had to but I did.
Good job
Did you ever replace the u joint?
No still going strong
@@williefast99 Nice! what did you mean by lining up two dots by the guibo & shaft??
Thank you I have the same problem when I looked I was shocked how badly worn the center bearing was I cant believe I let it get that bad, hahaha I just finished doing the rear ball joints that was fun
"Goo-E-bow"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giubo