Changed the n/s wishbone on a 206 1.4 lx with the help of the guide someone kindly posted on this site. Was a bit of a struggle, leaked a tiny bit of gear oil but got it all back together in the end. However as I was putting the road wheel back on I slowly turned it and noticed a clicking coming from the drive shaft where it enters the gearbox. Upon closer inspection when you slowly turn the road wheel you can also feel a slight resistance, when you gently push against the resistance the drive shaft appears to push the gearbox housing away slightly.
As mentioned the drive shaft came out slightly whilst I was positioning the wishbone and I lost a few drips but slotted straight back in and apart from that it went ok. Have I fooked the drive shaft or gearbox or both? Just glad I noticed this before I took it for a test drive.
Any ideas would be most welcome.
Cheers,
#2: Re: Wishbone woes Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:35 am ---- Never herd of that before normally they just slot back in no problem. Have u got the car in gear while your trying to turn the wheel?
#3: Re: Wishbone woes Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:16 am ----
NICKST wrote:
Never herd of that before normally they just slot back in no problem. Have u got the car in gear while your trying to turn the wheel?
Sounds like its in gear. Are the cv boots Ok?
#4: Re: Wishbone woes Author: Tings, Location: ReadingPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:32 am ----
NICKST wrote:
Never herd of that before normally they just slot back in no problem. Have u got the car in gear while your trying to turn the wheel?
I really wish it was that simple. As you mention it did just slot back in fine. The wheel does turn but now clicks and underneath I can see the drive shaft shifting the gearbox very slightly as it turns. Incidentally, this is a genuine part (no 3520 G8) I was told it should fit.
#5: Re: Wishbone woes Author: Tings, Location: ReadingPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:52 am ----
Steve206 wrote:
NICKST wrote:
Never herd of that before normally they just slot back in no problem. Have u got the car in gear while your trying to turn the wheel?
Sounds like its in gear. Are the cv boots Ok?
Yeah cv boots are ok. Does it sound like I've rogered the drive shaft or just made a mistake somewhere putting the new wishbone back?
#6: Re: Wishbone woes Author: bezford, Location: darlingtonPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:32 am ---- Have you had it back on the floor yet? I remember this from work years ago...i think its sumthing daft like the clips on the cv boots or the heat shield behind the brakes catching???i camt recall but check these...it will come to me eventualy...try it on the floor first
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#7: Re: Wishbone woes Author: Tings, Location: ReadingPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:41 am ----
bezford wrote:
Have you had it back on the floor yet? I remember this from work years ago...i think its sumthing daft like the clips on the cv boots or the heat shield behind the brakes catching???i camt recall but check these...it will come to me eventualy...try it on the floor first
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Hi, just had another look as it was getting a little dark last night. Clicking/grating when you spin the road wheel is coming from the inner cv joint so I take it this is screwed now and will need replacing?
#8: Re: Wishbone woes Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:49 am ---- I can't honestly see you damaging the cv joint unless its had quite a bang a strange one non the less. Putting it back on the floor and letting it settle might sort it is the drive shaft all the way in.
#9: Re: Wishbone woes Author: Tings, Location: ReadingPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:59 am ----
NICKST wrote:
I can't honestly see you damaging the cv joint unless its had quite a bang a strange one non the less. Putting it back on the floor and letting it settle might sort it is the drive shaft all the way in.
Yep drive shaft is fully home. Car has been down on floor overnight. Jacked it up again earlier to take another look and narrowed the clicking down to the inner joint
#10: Re: Wishbone woes Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:15 am ---- Well the only thing I can think off I that the bearings in the joint have come out some how which Is co useing the clicking but never seen it before unless its had a harsh bang. Hope u get it sorted soon mate.
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Just glad I noticed this before I took it for a test drive.
