Hello everyone,
I've been having a huge issue in the last few months with ordering a GKN axle for my 2011 BMW 535 xdrive. I need a new axle shaft since my old one is clicking and the boot tore, but I have ordered from 3 different sites and the GKN axle that says is OEM and fits the model does not fit. Does anyone know if this is a manufacturer issue? I do not want to pay 1200 for a "Genuine" BMW axle when GKN is the manufacturer. I also dont want to put some cheap China part into the car. Any info is appreciated if anyone has had success with replacing this part. Thanks a lot.
Niko
Buy a factory BMW part, problem solved
The correct part number should be 31607618681. You could just clean and replace the boots unless the bearings are damaged. That same part number covers all the F10 5 series from 528 to 550. What part number did you get? If it was way too long, you got the right side shaft.
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