BMW Guibo Problem Flex Disc Joint Failure
Does your BMW vibrate when driving at high speeds? Have you noticed an unusual noise coming from the bottom of your car? The issues could be your BMW guibo (also known as flex discs). Don’t take your car to the dealership; learn how to fix the issue yourself by following this guide!
BMW flex discs may fail on high-mileage vehicles, resulting in a loss of power (propulsion) and rear drivetrain noise. The flex disc is called the guibo disk, or constant-velocity joint. It transfers power from the transmission to the rear driveshaft.
Replacing Flex Disc/Guibo Joint
Symptoms
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The rear driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint on certain BMW models can fail for many reasons.
Some symptoms include:
- Driveshaft/flex disc / universal joint failure
- Vibrations at high speed
- The car won’t move
- Unusual noise from the underside of the BMW
How to change the Guibo Joint
To resolve this issue, your BMW dealer or mechanic must replace the 26117610061 flex disc.
The flex disc is between the transmission and transfer case and must be replaced if it hasn’t been replaced.
The bolts should also be replaced. If a recall covers your BMW, the dealer will replace the flex disc free of charge. Make sure to replace all six hexagonal head bolts and the self-locking nuts.
Recall
According to recall 17V-067, BMW states, “The flex disc may not have been produced with insufficient strength.” If this problem occurs, your vehicle will not move when placed in gear.
If the flex disc joint breaks while driving, it can cause damage to the underbody of your vehicle.
Vibracoustic in Germany manufactured the defective flex disc. Approximately 8750 BMW vehicles are affected by this problem, according to a recall SI B26 01 17 (2666), 17V-067 (2667).
Don’t ignore this problem. As your BMW ages and you put more miles, the constant velocity joint may break while driving, causing an accident.
We hope you find the Guibo Problem | Flex Disc Joint Failure Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.
Resources
- RECALL CAMPAIGN 17V-067: REPLACE THE FLEXIBLE DISC ON THE REAR DRIVESHAFT – NHTSA.gov
- Affected vehicles may be equipped with a rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint that was produced with insufficient durability – NHTSA.gov.
- Rear CV Joints may Fail – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- How to verify the flex disc – BMW Technical Service
