BMW X1 2009 CV outer Joint change

[Belle427]

I have dropped a clanger and cross threaded the bolt in the drivers side outer cv joint to hub, I have it out but am now better off replacing the cv joint with new bolt etc.
Having never tackled one on a BMW is it fairly straightforward to just change the joint itself?

[E-bmw]

Just clean up the thread with a thread file & move on.

[Gassmi]

Honestly, on an older X1, it's usually easier to just pull the whole half-shaft and swap it with a rebuilt one. Fighting with that joint on the car is a pain.

[Belle427]

I picked up a new complete joint assembly with bolt in the end for £30 and it was easy to change.