2006 vantage rear driveshafts
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Hi all,, car is a 4.3 vantage, 2006, 24k miles, had it nearly 4 years,
There is a noise from the (what sounds like) the RH Rear wheel, you hear it at slow, (5mph or less) speed in neutral, it sounds a bit like the CV joint clicking, and I would say there is some backlash in the drivetrain when you take up drive (not always)
I am booking it in to have the driveshafts checked, expect there may be some play in something,
I do recal reading an article that was from Aston, and it described pretty much what I had and it said there was a technical note from Aston saying basically it was a known fault and the cure was some sort of adhesive, (loctite stuff from memory) that they use to put on the splines., but I cant find it,
does any have it, or seen it? I have googled everything I can think off but giving up, I want to give my mechanic a copy of it,
the noise has been there for a while now, but its not that bad, most wouldnt notice it, I may being fussy, but if you roll the car down a slight slope in neutral , you could hear a clicking sound, the first time they checked it, they said it was the handbrake pads, and it was sorted but it didnt solve the problem,
any comments appreciated.
thanks scoty
There is a noise from the (what sounds like) the RH Rear wheel, you hear it at slow, (5mph or less) speed in neutral, it sounds a bit like the CV joint clicking, and I would say there is some backlash in the drivetrain when you take up drive (not always)
I am booking it in to have the driveshafts checked, expect there may be some play in something,
I do recal reading an article that was from Aston, and it described pretty much what I had and it said there was a technical note from Aston saying basically it was a known fault and the cure was some sort of adhesive, (loctite stuff from memory) that they use to put on the splines., but I cant find it,
does any have it, or seen it? I have googled everything I can think off but giving up, I want to give my mechanic a copy of it,
the noise has been there for a while now, but its not that bad, most wouldnt notice it, I may being fussy, but if you roll the car down a slight slope in neutral , you could hear a clicking sound, the first time they checked it, they said it was the handbrake pads, and it was sorted but it didnt solve the problem,
any comments appreciated.
thanks scoty
When I was in the process of assembling my DB9 driveshafts with a new set of wheel bearings I was told by an AM Gaydon technician to apply some loctite green thread sealer onto the splines if the spline to bearing wasn't a tight fit.
He said Gaydon used loctite green sealer on all the driveshafts to bearing splines on the assembly line.
So basically when you take up the drive it avoids a slight click from the rear, he recommended to me loctite green 270.
I don't know if that will help, but maybe get a garage to press out the splines from the bearings and after a good clean and wire brush up, reassemble using the loctite might help.
He said Gaydon used loctite green sealer on all the driveshafts to bearing splines on the assembly line.
So basically when you take up the drive it avoids a slight click from the rear, he recommended to me loctite green 270.
I don't know if that will help, but maybe get a garage to press out the splines from the bearings and after a good clean and wire brush up, reassemble using the loctite might help.
paulrog1 said:
When I was in the process of assembling my DB9 driveshafts with a new set of wheel bearings I was told by an AM Gaydon technician to apply some loctite green thread sealer onto the splines if the spline to bearing wasn't a tight fit.
He said Gaydon used loctite green sealer on all the driveshafts to bearing splines on the assembly line.
So basically when you take up the drive it avoids a slight click from the rear, he recommended to me loctite green 270.
I don't know if that will help, but maybe get a garage to press out the splines from the bearings and after a good clean and wire brush up, reassemble using the loctite might help.
thanks Paul, He said Gaydon used loctite green sealer on all the driveshafts to bearing splines on the assembly line.
So basically when you take up the drive it avoids a slight click from the rear, he recommended to me loctite green 270.
I don't know if that will help, but maybe get a garage to press out the splines from the bearings and after a good clean and wire brush up, reassemble using the loctite might help.
I don't know whats inside the CV boots as mine were ok and so decided not to mess around with them.
The parts doc and workshop manual has no info either.
If i were to replace the rubber boots I'd probably remove the driveshaft and repair it on the bench.
I replaced the 6 bolts either side that bolt the inner cv to the diff as in the workshop manual it states they have to be replaced, plus apply a small amount of blue loctite threadlock.
The parts doc and workshop manual has no info either.
If i were to replace the rubber boots I'd probably remove the driveshaft and repair it on the bench.
I replaced the 6 bolts either side that bolt the inner cv to the diff as in the workshop manual it states they have to be replaced, plus apply a small amount of blue loctite threadlock.
When I bought mine I had a split cv boot
I bought a stretchy aftermarket boot.(with cone)
I unbolted the transmission end and stretched the boot over that end.
No need to remove the whole shaft and press out the splines.
Still good now as I was under there at Xmas replacing the transmission mounts.
But as said, replace the bolts
I bought a stretchy aftermarket boot.(with cone)
I unbolted the transmission end and stretched the boot over that end.
No need to remove the whole shaft and press out the splines.
Still good now as I was under there at Xmas replacing the transmission mounts.
But as said, replace the bolts
paulrog1 said:
i like that, although getting the main driveshaft nut of normally requires a crazy big bar, regards scott.
I used these ones:
https://youtu.be/so9gMxzJH4k
If you remove the transmission end you can get it over.
There are plenty of suppliers in the uk.
the ones I got sent were not aston specific but universal ones as they are a pretty standard size
https://youtu.be/so9gMxzJH4k
If you remove the transmission end you can get it over.
There are plenty of suppliers in the uk.
the ones I got sent were not aston specific but universal ones as they are a pretty standard size
Did you apply loctite to the splines?
I have a similar issue and not sure exactly where needs the loctite and how much?
Below is the service bulletin I found on another thread.
SERVICE BULLETIN
To: All Dealers For the attention of: Service Manager/After Sales Manager
Reference SB0299
Issued: 06 August 2009
Model: All DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage.
VIN Range: All
Subject: Rear Halfshaft and Hub Noise
Reason for this Service Bulletin
Sometimes you can hear a click or a clunk noise from the rear hub of the vehicle when:
• The direction of the vehicle is changed from forward to reverse
• The direction of the vehicle is changed from reverse to forward.
This can be caused by too much movement between the hub and the splines of the halfshaft. If a customer complains about this noise from their vehicle, do the procedure that follows to repair the problem.
Workshop Procedure
1. Start the engine. Note: You will need the aid of one more person for the step that follows.
2. Ask one more person to stand near the rear hub at one side of the vehicle and listen for noises.
3. With the handbrake on, engage first gear, then reverse gear and move the vehicle a very small distance in each direction.
4. Do steps 2 and 3 again at the opposite side of the vehicle.
5. If there is a click or a clunk noise from a hub, do the procedure that follows:
6. Stop the engine.
7. Lift the vehicle and make it safe. 8. Remove the half-shaft from the hub at the correct side (refer to the Workshop Manual Procedure 05.05.AB for the left side and 05.05.BB for the right side).
9. Apply a large bead of Loctite 638 (1) around the splines of the halfshaft (2) at the position shown in Figure 1.
10. Assemble the halfshaft and hub again (refer to the Workshop Manual Procedure 05.05.AB for the left side and 05.05.BB for the right side).
11. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and wait the correct time for the Loctite 638 to cure before you move the vehicle.
12. Lower the vehicle.
Repair Operation Times
Description DB9
Shaft assembly, Rear, LH Remove and Install 0.75 hrs
Shaft assembly, Rear, RH Remove and Install 0.75 hrs
I have a similar issue and not sure exactly where needs the loctite and how much?
Below is the service bulletin I found on another thread.
SERVICE BULLETIN
To: All Dealers For the attention of: Service Manager/After Sales Manager
Reference SB0299
Issued: 06 August 2009
Model: All DBS, DB9, V8 and V12 Vantage.
VIN Range: All
Subject: Rear Halfshaft and Hub Noise
Reason for this Service Bulletin
Sometimes you can hear a click or a clunk noise from the rear hub of the vehicle when:
• The direction of the vehicle is changed from forward to reverse
• The direction of the vehicle is changed from reverse to forward.
This can be caused by too much movement between the hub and the splines of the halfshaft. If a customer complains about this noise from their vehicle, do the procedure that follows to repair the problem.
Workshop Procedure
1. Start the engine. Note: You will need the aid of one more person for the step that follows.
2. Ask one more person to stand near the rear hub at one side of the vehicle and listen for noises.
3. With the handbrake on, engage first gear, then reverse gear and move the vehicle a very small distance in each direction.
4. Do steps 2 and 3 again at the opposite side of the vehicle.
5. If there is a click or a clunk noise from a hub, do the procedure that follows:
6. Stop the engine.
7. Lift the vehicle and make it safe. 8. Remove the half-shaft from the hub at the correct side (refer to the Workshop Manual Procedure 05.05.AB for the left side and 05.05.BB for the right side).
9. Apply a large bead of Loctite 638 (1) around the splines of the halfshaft (2) at the position shown in Figure 1.
10. Assemble the halfshaft and hub again (refer to the Workshop Manual Procedure 05.05.AB for the left side and 05.05.BB for the right side).
11. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and wait the correct time for the Loctite 638 to cure before you move the vehicle.
12. Lower the vehicle.
Repair Operation Times
Description DB9
Shaft assembly, Rear, LH Remove and Install 0.75 hrs
Shaft assembly, Rear, RH Remove and Install 0.75 hrs
Interesting. Torquing the axle bolts is part of periodic maintenance, but I guess this is more about the splines.
In my case, my splines were tight to the point that I used anti-seize on them when I put them back on. Getting the flex boot on took a lot of trial and error, but wasn't too bad once I figured out the technique...Looks like you can in fact do it without pulling the axle (but you'll still want new axle bolts):
https://bit.ly/vantage-cv-boot-repair
In my case, my splines were tight to the point that I used anti-seize on them when I put them back on. Getting the flex boot on took a lot of trial and error, but wasn't too bad once I figured out the technique...Looks like you can in fact do it without pulling the axle (but you'll still want new axle bolts):
https://bit.ly/vantage-cv-boot-repair
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