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BMW E53 X5 2000 and later (Sport Activity Vehicle) CV Drive Axle installation to Drive Flange (wheel hub)

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Last Post: Sep 30, 2009 4:47 PM Last Post By: soheil2
kevinp

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CV Drive Axle installation to Drive Flange (wheel hub)
Posted: Sep 27, 2009 6:41 PM
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I'm in the midst of replacing rear wheel bearings on my 2002 E53 3.0i.

I've managed to R&R the wheel bearing and drive flange (wheel hub), but I'm having difficulty getting the CV drive axle to seat within the hub flange.

There's about 1/2" the drive axle needs to seat before I can get the M27 (36mm) nut threaded onto it.

Any advice? The Bentley manual didn't really offer any input (all it says is "installation is reverse of removal").

Thanks

Kevin
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Re: CV Drive Axle installation to Drive Flange (wheel hub)
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 4:47 PM   in response to: kevinp in response to: kevinp
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Kevin, the CV axle and hub splines are a pretty tight fit. Make sure you deburr both with fine emery paper, then use a thin coat of oil or anti-seize paste to help assembly. You may even need to tap the axle in gently using a plastic hammer. It really is just a matter of wiggling and then persuading the parts to go together.

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