Axle Shaft: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Rear Axle | ||||
| Axle | ||||
| 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi | ||||
| Right Side | 1.6 | 1.2 | B | |
| Left Side | 2.4 | 1.8 | B | |
| Both Sides | 3.5 | 2.7 | B | |
| 545i, 550i | ||||
| Right Side | 1.6 | 1.2 | B | |
| Left Side | 2.9 | 2.1 | B | |
| Both Sides | 4.2 | 3.0 | B | |
| M5 | ||||
| One Side | 2.9 | 2.1 | B | |
| Both Sides | 4.2 | 3.0 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Outer Joint and/or Boot, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| To R&R Inner Joint and/or Boot, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.6 | 0.0 | B |