Your BMW 528E axle assembly consists of an axle shaft with a CV (constant velocity) joint on each end. The 528E axle assembly runs between your wheels. Depending on the type of drive system in your car, you may have a front BMW 528E axle assembly or a rear 528E axle assembly.

The purpose of the BMW 528E axle assembly is to send rotational force from your transmission to your wheels. This means that whenever you drive your car, the 528E axle assembly is always moving—hence the name "constant velocity" applied to the joints.

The CV joints in your BMW 528E axle assembly have a heavy job to do, and they are therefore heavily lubricated and carefully packed away from the elements. Tough rubber gaskets called CV boots protect the joints of your 528E axle assembly. If the slightest amount of contaminant makes its way into your CV joints, they could quickly become damaged. Problems with your BMW 528E axle assembly can sometimes be detected through a grinding noise from your front end that increases when you turn. You may not even be aware of cracks in your CV boots until a chance visual inspection reveals them. Often, problems with your 528E axle assembly are detected during routine services such as oil changes. If your CV boots are cracked or damaged, it is likely that you have already damaged your CV joints. Though it is possible to clean and re-pack CV joints, it is a messy procedure that fails as often as it succeeds. In most cases, you are better off replacing the entire BMW 528E axle assembly.Browse our extensive online catalogue for a high quality 528E axle assembly at discount pricing.