2002 BMW X5 front axle

2002 BMW X5
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GUNIT
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My car started to make ticking noises a month or so ago in the front driver side tire area. It was usually when i turned to the right. Receintly the noise started to get worse and also started to make a louder ticking and almost a grinding noise when i turned. Sounds like something is very loose and banging on other parts when i turn. I now can hear the noise while just driving forward and have since stopped driving the car until i can pay to fix it.
I took the car to my mechanic and he said that the front axle was gone and needed to be replaced. I do agree that something is seriously wrong with the front of the car, but i was suprised to hear that i needed to replace the front axle. They also said it was going to cost 1500.

PLease let me know what you think...

Thank you
glen
Mar 25, 2008 at 8:41 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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1500 to replace an axle seems high to me. Did they break down the costs and what are they?
Mar 26, 2008 at 9:20 AM
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