2002 BMW X5 cv replacement

2002 BMW X5
110,943 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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SHOERMIKE
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Picked up after market cv axle s . Repair shop claimed axle would slide right out. Not the case. Do I need to open the case to remove any ring from the end of the axles ? If not , then how do I remove the axles? Thanks if ya can help
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:30 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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It SHOULD come out, but not "just slide right out". It usually takes a little force from a pry tool to get it out. Be sure not to damage any near by components when doing this.
Nov 23, 2008 at 11:44 PM
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