|
||||||||
| Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
| Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
![]() |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
|
Tool for replacing rear ball joint
__________________
--2004 E53 X5 4.8is - ECE version; right hand drive; Located in Hong Kong; ext. black sapphire metallic; int. leather black; adaptive dynamic bi-xenon headlights; 16:9 onboard monitor w/o navigation; 20" genuine BMW Y-spoke 214 wheels with Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tires; Int. rear view mirror w/ compass. |
| Sponsored Links | |
|
|
|
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thanks for your comment. However, the rear ball joint is totally different with the front ball joint, it needs a special tool to pull it out, not a ball joint extractor or folk.
__________________
--2004 E53 X5 4.8is - ECE version; right hand drive; Located in Hong Kong; ext. black sapphire metallic; int. leather black; adaptive dynamic bi-xenon headlights; 16:9 onboard monitor w/o navigation; 20" genuine BMW Y-spoke 214 wheels with Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tires; Int. rear view mirror w/ compass. |
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
|
Can someone here give me some hints on this?
__________________
--2004 E53 X5 4.8is - ECE version; right hand drive; Located in Hong Kong; ext. black sapphire metallic; int. leather black; adaptive dynamic bi-xenon headlights; 16:9 onboard monitor w/o navigation; 20" genuine BMW Y-spoke 214 wheels with Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tires; Int. rear view mirror w/ compass. |
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
|
Just go to Harbor Freight and pick up this tool: - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
I have used this to replace the RTAB's on my E46 and it worked like a charm. Just use the cups on one side and press the ball joint into the receiver cups with the giant C-clamp. Great tool for $40. |
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
|
I bought the OEM tool from www.baumtools.com This kit is definitely for E53 (totally different than the E46 tool!) and allows easy replacement of the rear axle carrier ball joint with the carrier in place on the X5. tool part#B334191. (price is USD $300) The part number of the rear axle wheel carrier ball joint is 33326767748 (costs about USD $65). Just got it back from my independent mechanic -2.5 hours of labor for the left rear - "worked like a charm". I am sure it is a matter of time until we do the other side but it was well worth the price since the dealer wanted $675 to do just one side and almost $1350 to do both! Last edited by faxman14; 02-19-2010 at 07:21 PM. |
![]() |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
|
|