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September 1, 2009 Service bulletin

Bmw: replacement of front outer cv joint

BMW technical service bulletin SI-B31-01-08 for 2000-2006, 2008-2009 BMW X5 and 2007 BMW X5 SAV.

Bulletin number
SI-B31-01-08
Component
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint
Summary
Bmw: replacement of front outer cv joint. Complaints of clicking or grinding noises coming from the front axle area when making a turn. The front outer constant velocity joint boot is split open and the joint is already damaged.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints in the transmission category.

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