<p>sure no problem</p><p>SUBJECT<br />Knocking Noise from Front Suspension<br />MODEL<br />X5 (E70) produced from 9/06 to 4/07<br />SITUATION<br />The customer may report a knocking noise from the front suspension which occurs while driving over<br />bumps or uneven road surfaces. The customer may additionally note some vibrations from the steering<br />wheel when this occurs.<br />CAUSE<br />An insufficiently tightened lower front control arm or thrust arm may cause this condition.<br />CORRECTION<br />Place the vehicle in the normal position; refer to Repair Instruction RA 32 00 ... "Moving vehicle into<br />the normal position". Check the tightening torques for the bolts which fasten the front lower control<br />arms and thrust arms to the axle carrier. If necessary, tighten the bolts to the appropriate torque as per<br />Tightening torques RA 32 12 "Control Arms and Struts". A wheel alignment is not necessary in<br />conjunction with this repair.<br />PARTS INFORMATION<br />Only components which have been damaged should be replaced. Refer to ETK if parts replacement is<br />necessary.<br />WARRANTY INFORMATION<br />Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.<br />SI B 31 01 07<br />Front Axle<br />January 2008<br />Technical Service<br />Defect Code 31 12 01 39 00<br />Main Work*<br />Labor Operation: 31 99 000<br />Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD<br />*Main<br />Work:<br />Use this labor operation number when this is the only repair being performed, or<br />if this is the main repair when performed along with other repairs at the same<br />time. If this is not the main repair, refer to KSD for the associated (+) labor<br />operation code.<br />[ Copyright © 2008 BMW of North America, LLC ]<br />Page 1 of 1<br />http:/</p>

<p>yes its very similar same engine and many components.</p><p>this one came up repeatedly under your model too. </p>

<p>no sweat your welcome</p>