Replacing Boots on Axles

335xiE90 · 10-02-2024, 09:35 AM

Hey Folks! I need an assist here. Has anyone replaced the driver side outer axle boot? I bought this kit here - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...kn-31607549468

It came with more clamps than needed. Anyone have any idea why? It came with 2 different style big clamps. My best guess is I need to disasemmble the whole axle? Anyone have any tips for that? The axle is perfectly fine, I just ripped the boot when I was pulling the axle to do my oil pan. Car is a e90 335xi

Edit: Just noticed I posted in the N54 section instead of the Xdrive. My apologies!

335i54n · Yesterday, 02:47 AM

yup full disassembly required, theres a bunch of videos on youtube on how to do it

iqraceworks · Yesterday, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i54n

yup full disassembly required, theres a bunch of videos on youtube on how to do it

Yep. It's not a hard job...just a messy one that takes a little time.

335xiE90 · Yesterday, 10:43 AM

thank you both!!!! Ordering the inner boot kits now since those might as well be replaced too.

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335xiE90 Private 20 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Replacing Boots on Axles Hey Folks! I need an assist here. Has anyone replaced the driver side outer axle boot? I bought this kit here - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...kn-31607549468 It came with more clamps than needed. Anyone have any idea why? It came with 2 different style big clamps. My best guess is I need to disasemmble the whole axle? Anyone have any tips for that? The axle is perfectly fine, I just ripped the boot when I was pulling the axle to do my oil pan. Car is a e90 335xi Edit: Just noticed I posted in the N54 section instead of the Xdrive. My apologies! Last edited by 335xiE90; 10-02-2024 at 09:53 AM..
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335i54n Lieutenant 338 Rep 588 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e39 m5 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	yup full disassembly required, theres a bunch of videos on youtube on how to do it
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335xiE90 Private 20 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	thank you both!!!! Ordering the inner boot kits now since those might as well be replaced too.
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