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Worn Drive Shafts (archive)
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Posted by ian M635 UK on January 19, 2002 at 11:34:30:

Hopefully about to sort out my clonking on the ack end.

Found both drive shaft outer CV joints to be worn - and I mean worn. With the car jacked up I could move each wheel with the diff end stationary about 10 degrees.

Found 2 used shafts (with no wear whatsoever) for £20 each (they are the same for all 5 series and 6 series variants).

Car has 155k miles now - suspect these were the original drive shafts.

Should I be considered for the diff if these have been knocking for a while. Doesn't seem to be much backlash in the diff.

Regards

Ian

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