Cv joint/driveshaft query

[mole man]

By doing a bit of research on here I believe Iv got a cv joint gone reasons when I'm on full lock doesn't turn smoothly it hops and judders around instead, just wondering if I'm heading the right way In my diagnosis of the problem?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Sounds like an outer cv joint gone yes,

 

[Adam.]

My 182 does this, I thought it needed tracked but the outer passenger CV joint was missing it's boot and half the grease when I removed the wheel.

Not sorted it yet mind you lol.

 

[mole man]

Ok thanks is an easy fix or how do I go about curing the problem?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Yeah its quite as easy fix, crack off the hub not, undo the bottom ball joint and track rod end so you can move the hub out to release the shaft whip the shaft out, fit another one.

 

[mole man]

fit another one.

Cv joint or driveshaft? Sorry been a long day

 

[mole man]

And where'd the best place to get one?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Cv joint or driveshaft? Sorry been a long day

Easiest option is a secondhand shaft normally.
People are always breaking cars on here.

 

[mole man]

Ok cheers for that buddy been a great help!

 

[mole man]

It's also when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right so I'm guesing passenger side shaft as eh eight load on that side

 

[Chip-mk1]

Normally the other way around as the inner wheel turns further, so if its doing it when maneuvering right, it would generally be the drivers side.

When you say about load, do you mean its happening when cornering at speed? If so its less likely to be the CV joint.

 

[mole man]

No can't say Iv noticed it Atall when driving just when on full lock in my driveway and did it other day in multistory carpark going around whith right hand down

 

[mole man]

And by load I thought the weight of the car would be on passenger side

 

[Chip-mk1]

And by load I thought the weight of the car would be on passenger side

When you are doing 5mph on your drive, there isnt a lot of weight transfer, the fact that one turns a lot further than the other has more of an effect than the slight weight difference.

 

[mole man]

Ok buddy thanks for clearing it up for me

 

[LiamR172]

Im also having this problem. Full lock to the right at low speeds and theres a very loud rattle.

I know that my outer boot is burst and theres no grease left but chip, a quick one for you...

Would this cause a bit of vibration at higher speeds of say 60ish?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Im also having this problem. Full lock to the right at low speeds and theres a very loud rattle.

I know that my outer boot is burst and theres no grease left but chip, a quick one for you...

Would this cause a bit of vibration at higher speeds of say 60ish?

Yes driveshafts can cause a vibration, although wheel out of balance is the most common reason.

 

[LiamR172]

Thanks for confirming that. The wheels were all recently balanced when my new tyres were fitted. It seems to be getting worse and worse though :s

 

[mole man]

What could it be if I was cornering at speed chip went around a round about earlier and thought I could feel it happen :/

 

[MWRS182]

Speak to Adam cheapest I found for genuine driveshafts 01902439264

 

[Chip-mk1]

What could it be if I was cornering at speed chip went around a round about earlier and thought I could feel it happen :/

Wheel bearing, or really bad cv joint or engine mounts if its a phase2 and you run a bit of camber as the shafts are too long.

 

[mole man]

Well put the turinis back on and doesn't seem no where near as bad with them on! But I think I'm going to have it looked at as I looked at driveshaft and didn't seem bad at all

 

[krappy]

Chip - clear your inbox!