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Thread: Is there a difference between man/auto front drive shafts?

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    Exclamation Is there a difference between man/auto front drive shafts?

    Hey all,

    One of my first posts to the forums but I need some help...

    My front drive shaft is going on my 06 e90 325xi, or so the dealer says... I found a used one for under 200 bucks but the seller does not know if it is from a manual or auto car. Is there a difference? I know there is a difference for the rear drive shaft, but how much different could the front be?

    Also, if anyone has replaced their front drive shaft before; any tips for doing this?

    Thanks!

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    no difference

    Replace the boots with new.

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    Quote Originally Posted by floydr View Post
    no difference

    Replace the boots with new.
    New boots? Not the drive shafts that connect to the wheels, the drive shaft that goes from the trans to the front axel.

    http://www.1aauto.com/bmw-driveshaft...qOuuQJkSjw_wcB

    There are no boots?

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    Quote Originally Posted by floydr View Post
    no difference

    Replace the boots with new.
    Boots? Are you thinking of the drive shafts that connect to the wheels? I'm talking about the single drive shaft that goes from the trans to the axle.

    http://www.1aauto.com/bmw-driveshaft...qOuuQJkSjw_wcB

    *I already typed this message up once, but it never got posted. Sorry If this message is posted twice.

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