Loud clicking when rocking the car back and forth

[StatenEye]

Hey Guys,

I've noticed a noise develop over the past few weeks. Sound kicks in when i apply the brakes a low speed and when turning at low speed. I checked the CV boots and they look brand new. I cannot pinpoint the noise but it sounds like its coming from the drive shaft. Could this be the part that caused the recall. Video where im rocking the car is attached, this is the same noise im hearing when braking.

[StatenEye]

Anyone with a bad front prop shaft?

[smass]

Something like this will help you find it http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Me...cs+stethoscope

[racermp]

Lift both front wheels off the ground and try to turn them by hand back and forth with the car in park. This assuming the noise is from the front. If rear, lift the rear.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by racermp

Lift both front wheels off the ground and try to turn them by hand back and forth with the car in park. This assuming the noise is from the front. If rear, lift the rear.

The sound, while driving, wound up being the plate under the front axle having 2 loose bolts. Still, we are able to shake the front prop shaft with our hands, is that normal to have play on the front prop shaft.

[Cattivo]

I just noticed a similar noise coming from the front end the other day every time I would go over an uneven road surface or speed bump...turned out to be bad sway bar links

[racermp]

Originally Posted by StatenEye 535i

The sound, while driving, wound up being the plate under the front axle having 2 loose bolts. Still, we are able to shake the front prop shaft with our hands, is that normal to have play on the front prop shaft.

Hummm don't think there should be as I've never seen play in any other car. Play is not good. There is a recent warranty extension for exploding front shafts. Might want to show the dealer the play before it destroys the bottom of the car

[bmwx5er]

Originally Posted by StatenEye 535i

The sound, while driving, wound up being the plate under the front axle having 2 loose bolts. Still, we are able to shake the front prop shaft with our hands, is that normal to have play on the front prop shaft.

If there's "excessive" play in the front driveshaft, it is grounds for replacement. Please see inspection criteria detailed in the SIB in this post: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&postcount=104

The recent drive shaft extended warranty should cover it.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by bmwx5er

If there's "excessive" play in the front driveshaft, it is grounds for replacement. Please see inspection criteria detailed in the SIB in this post: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...&postcount=104

The recent drive shaft extended warranty should cover it.

Good to know. I may replace the part myself. @ $600 and an easy installation.

[bmwx5er]

Originally Posted by StatenEye 535i

Good to know. I may replace the part myself. @ $600 and an easy installation.

BMW's driveshaft warranty extension to 10yr/120k miles should cover it for free. Why do you want to spend $600??

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by bmwx5er

BMW's driveshaft warranty extension to 10yr/120k miles should cover it for free. Why do you want to spend $600??

I've read here a few people brought the car in an requested the part be changed and were denied. Few months later they were left stranded with a destroyed drivetrain. I'd rather the peace of mind.

[bmwx5er]

If you can show that your driveshaft fails inspection criteria set by the sib, you can get it replaced under the warranty. I got mine replaced by showing photos of leaking grease and exposed needle bearings. Might be worth a shot before spending $600 from your pocket

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by bmwx5er

If you can show that your driveshaft fails inspection criteria set by the sib, you can get it replaced under the warranty. I got mine replaced by showing photos of leaking grease and exposed needle bearings. Might be worth a shot before spending $600 from your pocket

Thanks ill get under there, inspect and post pics and vids to see what you guys thing on Saturday.

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