Driveshaft / Axle Maintenance

HappyWheels · 9th July 2009, 11:10

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Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

check once with AC on.

Done chief; no sound.

Touch wood, I guess I am one of the fortunate ones.

amit_mechengg · 9th July 2009, 19:09

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Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Done chief; no sound.

Touch wood, I guess I am one of the fortunate ones.

if at all you have checked it perfectly and dint hear any noise thats a great one in thousands alto.
but the thing is even one of my friend in the office was claiming that he never hears that sound. i drove his car made him sit beside, he was like " now whats that new sound"
in normal driving style where you shift and immediately accelerate the sound doesnt come.
its very difficult to explain here what makes the sound. forget it. dont think about it at all.

HappyWheels · 9th July 2009, 20:44

^^ Amit, thanks for the re-assurance! You have made my day!

Now I will *never* have that thought in my mind!

Oh and yes, remind me never to let you drive my Alto, if you ever drop by Bangalore.

KSM-Vtec · 9th July 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

What a coincidence this thread just saved me the effort of putting up one. Great work SirAlec

Just got the axel boots changed on my OHC when my wheel alignment guys informed me that they were torn. The entire job cost me INR 1,300
(4 boots + 4 Clips + Labour)

I totally agree with SirAlec, it is a very important preventive maintenance point and one must check for a torn boot a on a regular basis.

Will put up my low quality

pics soon.

few pics from my side. should give a brief idea of how torn axle boots like

Driveshaft / Axle Maintenance-14052009524.jpg

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amit_mechengg · 9th July 2009, 23:23

^^^ seems the grease is still holding, its not dry yet. did you change the axle or just greased and changed the boot? for changing the boot the drive shaft has to be removed.

KSM-Vtec · 9th July 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

^^^ seems the grease is still holding, its not dry yet. did you change the axle or just greased and changed the boot? for changing the boot the drive shaft has to be removed.

Well i changed all the 4 boots. yes the drive shafts has to be removed to be able to change the boots.

tj123 · 15th November 2009, 16:16

Today I noticed that the front drive shaft(CV) boots of my M800 are damaged and grease is leaking. While doing a full turn getting a mild krrr krrr sound , no sound while driving straight.
Went to a MASS nearby he told that the drive shaft assembly has to be changed, costing Rs.3200/- + labour. I felt that the cost seems to be too high for a M800.

Guys require your advise should I just change the boots & repack the joints with grease or the entire assembly needs to be changed.

kingofmyworld · 15th November 2009, 16:39

I changed my drive shafts 6months ago, did 5000kms and now i hear tak tak tak sound coming from the left side wheel only when i accelerate. when i leave the accelerator and the car still in motion doesnt make any sound. I approached my M.A.S.S and they say the driveshaft has to be changed and it's going to cost around 4k approx.
Any suugessions on what to be done? Is it required to change the entire shaft?

josejoseph · 15th November 2009, 18:35

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Originally Posted by tj123

Went to a MASS nearby he told that the drive shaft assembly has to be changed, costing Rs.3200/- + labour. I felt that the cost seems to be too high for a M800.

I replaced the LH drive shaft of my M800 5-speed y'day. The OEM unit + labour cost me 3000 bucks. My mechanic says 5-speed cost more.

Regards,
Jose.

SirAlec · 15th November 2009, 21:55

^^^
Previously it was 1950/- and 1900. Now the price have increased to 2400/- tax included.
Its a confirmed price through a MASS owner friend.

If you are in big city you can buy from outside, Its basically GKN or Delphi make.

abhibh · 15th November 2009, 23:59

I get my repaired between every 6-8 months. Now i am finding it hard to take time out for these unusual repairs. So whats the best bet New Axles ? Any idea of the price of Alto's Axle's ?

amit_mechengg · 16th November 2009, 00:22

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Originally Posted by abhibh

I get my repaired between every 6-8 months. Now i am finding it hard to take time out for these unusual repairs. So whats the best bet New Axles ? Any idea of the price of Alto's Axle's ?

3500 rs. is the grease dropping every time? what exactly is repaired so many times?

abhibh · 16th November 2009, 00:31

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Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

3500 rs. is the grease dropping every time? what exactly is repaired so many times?

Yes grease is dropping and everytime rubber boot was replaced!

SirAlec · 16th November 2009, 13:54

Alto is bit expensive. Actually what alto and wagon r uses the same driveshaft.

Its about rs. 3900/-

johnda · 16th November 2009, 15:15

I wanted an opinion on the brands available for the OHC.
I found a company called GSP and it sounded reasonable between 4k - 4.8K
There is also one called ABX or AXB ! but many are not in favor of it.
The stock I think is Delphi, but most places here said that off late there has been too many complaints with the same.
Please give your suggestions.

9th July 2009, 20:44	#33
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	^^ Amit, thanks for the re-assurance! You have made my day! Now I will never have that thought in my mind! Oh and yes, remind me never to let you drive my Alto, if you ever drop by Bangalore.
	() Thanks

9th July 2009, 23:23	#35
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,487 Thanked: 2,251 Times View My Garage	^^^ seems the grease is still holding, its not dry yet. did you change the axle or just greased and changed the boot? for changing the boot the drive shaft has to be removed.
	() Thanks

15th November 2009, 16:16	#37
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 680 Times	Today I noticed that the front drive shaft(CV) boots of my M800 are damaged and grease is leaking. While doing a full turn getting a mild krrr krrr sound , no sound while driving straight. Went to a MASS nearby he told that the drive shaft assembly has to be changed, costing Rs.3200/- + labour. I felt that the cost seems to be too high for a M800. Guys require your advise should I just change the boots & repack the joints with grease or the entire assembly needs to be changed. Last edited by tj123 : 15th November 2009 at 16:20. Reason: Typo
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15th November 2009, 16:39	#38
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	I changed my drive shafts 6months ago, did 5000kms and now i hear tak tak tak sound coming from the left side wheel only when i accelerate. when i leave the accelerator and the car still in motion doesnt make any sound. I approached my M.A.S.S and they say the driveshaft has to be changed and it's going to cost around 4k approx. Any suugessions on what to be done? Is it required to change the entire shaft?
	() Thanks

15th November 2009, 21:55	#40
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	^^^ Previously it was 1950/- and 1900. Now the price have increased to 2400/- tax included. Its a confirmed price through a MASS owner friend. If you are in big city you can buy from outside, Its basically GKN or Delphi make.
	() Thanks

15th November 2009, 23:59	#41
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	I get my repaired between every 6-8 months. Now i am finding it hard to take time out for these unusual repairs. So whats the best bet New Axles ? Any idea of the price of Alto's Axle's ?
	() Thanks

16th November 2009, 13:54	#44
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Alto is bit expensive. Actually what alto and wagon r uses the same driveshaft. Its about rs. 3900/-
	() Thanks

16th November 2009, 15:15	#45
johnda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tvla Posts: 394 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	brand I wanted an opinion on the brands available for the OHC. I found a company called GSP and it sounded reasonable between 4k - 4.8K There is also one called ABX or AXB ! but many are not in favor of it. The stock I think is Delphi, but most places here said that off late there has been too many complaints with the same. Please give your suggestions.
	() Thanks