Drive Shaft Replacement
The drive shaft's job is to transfer engine torque from the transmission to the wheels through a gearbox or differential. For perfect synchronisation between joints, it must also adjust for all fluctuations in angle or length caused by manoeuvring and deflection. The outboard fixed joint, the inboard constant velocity joint, and the connecting shaft make up the drive shaft of a front-wheel-drive vehicle. The anti-lock system ring and the torsion damper are among the other components. The constant velocity joint, which is the foundation of the outboard fixed ball joint, was invented in the 1930s.
In most situations, the inboard CVJ is a slip joint that allows the drive shaft to follow the wheel suspension's motions. The outboard joint on the front axle (leading axle) must properly transfer torque through a considerable angle (up to 52 degrees). The outboard joints' angles are significantly smaller at the rear axle. Constant velocity drive shafts are subjected to the highest levels of stress during the vehicle's operation. The joints and bellows must be able to tolerate temperatures of minus 40 to + 120 °C, as well as speeds of up to 2800 rpm, in addition to the unusually large displacement angles and translational movement. All components must be maintenance-free in order to reliably transmit the appropriate torque throughout all engine speed and velocity ranges (preferably throughout the vehicle's service life).
Safety
Drive shafts and constant velocity joints are essential components of contemporary vehicles, which must be as safe as possible.
When driving around tight curves, accelerating, or compressing and extending the suspension, most faults with the drive shaft express themselves as banging noises. If any of these symptoms develop, schedule an appointment with Car Service and Repair to prevent jeopardising the vehicle's safety. Specialists can be counted on to detect drive shaft damage and give the required solutions in a timely manner.
Damage Factors
One of the most common causes of damage to outboard and inboard joints is wear over time. Faulty sleeves, the use of low-quality grease, and, in many circumstances, failure to follow the proper installation and removal methods can all cause damage.
Damage Signs and Symptoms
The most common symptoms of a drive shaft issue are:
- knocking noises when driving around tight turns.
- Accelerating.
- When compressing and extending the suspension.
Depreciation
Drive shafts must be examined at a specialised garage on a regular basis to ensure that they last as long as possible. These inspections are carried out as part of the vehicle manufacturer's recommended routine service checks. When converting from summer to winter tyres, or vice versa, is another ideal opportunity to examine the condition of the drive shafts.
Sleeves that have been damaged
The expert double-checks that the drive shaft is securely installed and clean, as well as that the sleeves are in good working condition. Damaged sleeves must be changed right away to avoid joint damage from dirt penetration or oil leaking. It's possible that dirt or dampness has already reached the joint if the sleeves are loose or worn. For safety reasons, both the damaged sleeve and the complete joint should be replaced if in question.
Sleeve made of TPE
TPE is used to make the majority of joint sleeves on contemporary vehicles. A TPE sleeve should never be replaced with a rubber sleeve. When filling up with grease, the applicable specifications must also be followed. Standard joint lubricants are only meant to survive temperatures up to 110 °C for short periods of time; high-performance greases can tolerate temperatures up to 160 °C for short periods of time. When a normal grease is used in a high-performance application, gas can escape from the grease, causing the joint to fail completely.
Protection of the environment
On the market are both brand new replacement drive shafts for passenger cars and professionally reconditioned drive shafts. When used drive shafts are reconditioned (the majority of which would have been damaged), the old components are returned to vehicle garages for professional recycling in specific manufacturing factories in compliance with original equipment requirements.
All useful steel pieces are reused as part of this procedure. The old shafts are examined, disassembled, cleaned, stored, and then reassembled for the automotive repair market. Other items generated during the reconditioning process (for example, old grease, metal chips, or worn steel components) are properly disposed of in compliance with existing environmental regulations. Recycling greatly decreases the use of both raw materials and energy and contributes significantly to active environmental conservation.
Free Collection and Delivery with Drive Shaft Replacement
Having to bring your vehicle to the garage is sometimes the toughest part of getting it fixed. As a result, we are pleased to provide a free collection and delivery service to our clients. If you schedule a collection, we will pick up your vehicle from your home or place of business, drive it to our facility, do any required work (after consulting with you), and return it to you at the end of the day.
For a modest cost, we can tow, jump start, or repair your car if it is having troubles or has broken down. If we are unable to start your car, we may arrange for a local recovery company to collect it at a very reasonable cost.
- Don't want to ruin your day off?
- You don't have enough time to get your vehicle serviced or repaired?
- Do you have trouble getting to and from your garage?
With our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect from either your place of work or your home location, and we feel we provide a valued product at Car Service and Repair. Please contact us if you are unclear whether the address from which you wish to have your car collected is within our service area.
Car Service and Repair operates a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, thus wherever we collect from, we must be allowed to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your business car park / parking spot, or if in a residential area, at your house or on the road with a permission if necessary. We'd appreciate it if you could keep this in mind when making a booking for our free collection and delivery service.
How much does Drive Shaft replacement cost?
Alfa Romeo drive shaft Parts & Labour
£415-£735
Audi drive shaft Parts & Labour
£345-£550
BMW drive shaft Parts & Labour
£785-£1020
Chevrolet drive shaft Parts & Labour
£365-£600
Chrysler drive shaft Parts & Labour
£370-£450
Citroen drive shaft Parts & Labour
£325-£570
Dacia drive shaft Parts & Labour
£1500-£152
Daewoo drive shaft Parts & Labour
£215-£225
Daihatsu drive shaft Parts & Labour
£295-£305
Dodge drive shaft Parts & Labour
£1675-£169
Fiat drive shaft Parts & Labour
£315-£475
Ford drive shaft Parts & Labour
£240-£445
Honda drive shaft Parts & Labour
£270-£440
Hyundai drive shaft Parts & Labour
£315-£455
Iveco drive shaft Parts & Labour
£365-£400
Jaguar drive shaft & Labour
£515-£800
Jeep drive shaft Parts & Labour
£400-£545
Kia drive shaft Parts & Labour
£255-£480
Land Rover drive shaft Parts & Labour
£445-£795
Lexus drive shaft Parts & Labour
£270-£370
Mazda drive shaft Parts & Labour
£410-£570
Mercedes-Benz drive shaft Parts & Labour
£565-£875
MG drive shaft Parts & Labour
£155-£185
Mini drive shaft Parts & Labour
£660-£825
Mitsubishi drive shaft Parts & Labour
£350-£450
Nissan drive shaft Parts & Labour
£310-£645
Peugeot drive shaft Parts & Labour
£340-£595
Renault drive shaft Parts & Labour
£275-£475
Rover drive shaft Parts & Labour
£120-£140
Saab drive shaft Parts & Labour
£440-£485
Seat drive shaft Parts & Labour
£285-£400
Skoda drive shaft Parts & Labour
£375-£500
Smart drive shaft Parts & Labour
£650-£825
SsangYong drive shaft Parts & Labour
£255-£330
Subaru drive shaft Parts & Labour
£255-£335
Suzuki drive shaft Parts & Labour
£385-£485
Toyota drive shaft Parts & Labour
£335-£615
Vauxhall drive shaft Parts & Labour
£320-£565
Volkswagen drive shaft Parts & Labour
£300-£420
Volvo drive shaft Parts & Labour
£275-£445