Drivetrain ­ Clicking Noise From Front Axle SI B31 01 12

2011 BMW X5 xDrive 35d (E70) L6­3.0L DSL Turbo (M57Y)      
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Drivetrain ­ Clicking Noise From Front Axle
SI B31 01 12
Front Axle
October 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Clicking Noise from Front Axle
MODEL
E70
E71
F01
F02
F04
F07
F10
F12
F13
SITUATION
Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers).
CAUSE
Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
PROCEDURE
Confirm the noise is coming from the front  wheel bearing area and remove the front wheel bearing. Use repair kit P/N 83 19 2
298 825 to clean up the mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and the swivel bearing (steering knuckle).
The repair procedure can be found in ISTA/D: Function structure/05 Non­electrical diagnosis­NED/02 Chassis and suspension/ 01
Interference noise/ Front axle interference noise ­ ABL AM3101_00005­Front axle interference noises.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.