Axle Shafts

[Tom74]

Does anyone know of a good supplier for these? I have lots of noise and some play in my right rear wheel and, following a service yesterday, the mechanic reckons that I may have broken splines on the axle or maybe the bearings.

I have a quote from one UK based supplier but it seems very steep, I just want to shop around but not sure where would be the best to get one from.

Any help appreciated!

[ringram]

More likely just one of the cv joints on the way out.

[Tom74]

Even so, it looks like you have to replace (buy) the whole axle rather than just the CV joint.

[eldudereno]

No point in ordering parts until you've diagnosed what's wrong.

Is the noise more noticeable when turning?

What does the noise sound like? Maybe a clicking or popping sound or even a clunking?

Edited by eldudereno on Thursday 13th October 23:23

[Tom74]

Its a clunking noise mainly when cornering, car is being taken apart this morning to see what's wrong. It still drives so that points to a CV joint rather than the axle for me.

[mitch_]

If you are getting a notching sensation/notching sound when the car is on a strong steering lock then it is down to the differential. We were replacing the diff oil and adding a friction modifier to a number of 2006/2007MY cars. There will always be some notching as the diff is too set too tight to allow full steering lock, I have however driven Z06's where you could feel the LSD kicking in when just turning into a roundabout which clearly has rather detrimental effects and produces some splendid oversteer. As I recall the LSD clutch packs are responsible and start to lock too soon......

[VetteG]

When this happened to mine I replaced them with a strenghened pair from Dennys in the USA at a reasonable price.


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