Drive/Propeller Shaft: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Rear Axle | ||||
| 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi | 2.5 | 1.9 | B | |
| 545i, 550i | 2.9 | 2.2 | B | |
| M5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Universal Joints, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.5 | 0.3 | B |
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Rear Axle | ||||
| 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi | 2.5 | 1.9 | B | |
| 545i, 550i | 2.9 | 2.2 | B | |
| M5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | B | |
| NOTE | ||||
| To R&R Universal Joints, Add | ||||
| Each | 0.5 | 0.3 | B |