Aftermarket Axle too short?

Milestune · 11-26-2017, 02:51 PM

Hi, I've recently tried twice to replace the from pass Axle on my 2011 550xi. Both times the part is just a little too short, resulting in diff fluid leaking out... Anyone else run into this?

Stück · 11-26-2017, 09:37 PM

As with all things in life, you get what you pay for.

That especially applies to non-genuine parts, and of course... installation labor.

Milestune · 11-28-2017, 05:17 PM

Understood, the mechanic has been around the block, ASE certified, blah blah blah.. the part was a GKN which I was told was the OEM supplier......

Stück · 11-28-2017, 06:50 PM

GKN is in fact a OEM for BMW on most cars. I would not expect any issue with a GKN axle purchased to fit your vehicle. I would however be speculative of the installer not doing it right. Is he replacing the seal and the lock ring per proper procedure?

GKN makes the Genuine axle, the only difference is the box and the price.

Milestune · 12-21-2017, 06:16 AM

And.... BINGO! Put in another (new BMW) seal and a BMW clip, all is good!

BMelchner · 11-09-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Milestune

And.... BINGO! Put in another (new BMW) seal and a BMW clip, all is good!

Did he just pull the clip off the old axle and put it on the new GKN?

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Milestune Private 22 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket Axle too short? Hi, I've recently tried twice to replace the from pass Axle on my 2011 550xi. Both times the part is just a little too short, resulting in diff fluid leaking out... Anyone else run into this?
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Stück Major 801 Rep 1,214 Posts Drives: F15 X5, E46 330i, R56 Mini.S Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	As with all things in life, you get what you pay for. That especially applies to non-genuine parts, and of course... installation labor.
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11-28-2017, 05:17 PM	#3
Milestune Private 22 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	Understood, the mechanic has been around the block, ASE certified, blah blah blah.. the part was a GKN which I was told was the OEM supplier......
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11-28-2017, 06:50 PM	#4
Stück Major 801 Rep 1,214 Posts Drives: F15 X5, E46 330i, R56 Mini.S Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	GKN is in fact a OEM for BMW on most cars. I would not expect any issue with a GKN axle purchased to fit your vehicle. I would however be speculative of the installer not doing it right. Is he replacing the seal and the lock ring per proper procedure? GKN makes the Genuine axle, the only difference is the box and the price.
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12-21-2017, 06:16 AM	#5
Milestune Private 22 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	And.... BINGO! Put in another (new BMW) seal and a BMW clip, all is good!
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