front kind of hops on low speeds?

2014 BMW 328XI
129,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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I bought this car with this issue where the front kind of hops on low speeds like it stutters, this is a 14 428i x drive, but i didn't see an option for it. How can i convert it to a 2wd to see if it's the transfer case or axle issue? No clicking from any of the axles.
Sep 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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The only way to make it into a 2wd is to remove the front driveline, but I would raise the front of the vehicle to spin the front tires, if they spin in the same direction the differential is no good, also do the same for the rear, either differential can cause this issue. Here is information on the system, also you should do a CAN scan. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:


https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Sep 5, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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Yes, i have already scanned it no codes. You mean raise it and move it by hand? Or put it in drive and see if they move in same direction?
Sep 5, 2023 at 11:56 AM
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Move it by hand, you are working the spider gears to see if they are locked up.
Sep 6, 2023 at 9:39 AM
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Okay, I'll try.
Sep 6, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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Please let me know what happens.
Sep 8, 2023 at 3:24 PM
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Does it need to-be running?
Sep 8, 2023 at 3:26 PM
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No, do not start the engine.
Sep 9, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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Jacked it on all 4, turned one front wheel to the front the other side turned back.
Sep 11, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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Removed front shaft and all is good. So am guessing either fluid in transfer case needs changing or assembly is bad.
Sep 11, 2023 at 10:22 AM
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Yep, that is what it sounds like.
Sep 12, 2023 at 9:48 AM