Rear axle bent?

mcbobbyb

I've a Citroen xsara, and the rear driver side tyre had started to rub on the inside of the arch. Worse with people in the car. I brought it to a garage and he says the axle is bent. The car had just passed the nct. I would have thought a bent axle would have shown up in that. From behind, the wheel seems to be leaning in at the top. Would a bent axle cause that?

martinr5232

Its most likely not bent but the axle bearings have collapsed.
Have a look underneath and you will see where the axle splits see is the gap same on top and bottom id say the gap is bigger on the bottom meaning the bearings are gone.

mcbobbyb

I can't really tell by looking. Surely the mechanic would notice that.

The Bishop Basher

mcbobbyb wrote: »

I can't really tell by looking. Surely the mechanic would notice that.

Take it somewhere else and get a second opinion.

martinr5232

mcbobbyb wrote:

I can't really tell by looking. Surely the mechanic would notice that.

How long is it wearing tyres ?? It might not have been gone when you had it nctd plus unless you are familiar with them you may not be aware of the problem with them.

If you stand back from the back of the car you should see the wheels lying in on the top and thats why its wearing the inside of the tyre.

Second hand axle is likely your best bet if you can get a good one because once those bearings are gone for a while they damage the inside of the axle.

greasepalm

ouch i wonder if its the same as the p 206 as they suffer from bearing failure ,new axle is over 1200 euro from dealers,getting a good second hand you will be doing well.

martinr5232

greasepalm wrote:

ouch i wonder if its the same as the p 206 as they suffer from bearing failure ,new axle is over 1200 euro from dealers,getting a good second hand you will be doing well.

Same thing.

mcbobbyb

The problem was there when it had the nct. Not as bad though. Tyres are good except it rub on the inside of the arch when people are in the back and over speed bumps. Rang around and can get a reconditioned one for 280 Euro.
Any idea of labour on that?

George Dalton

greasepalm wrote: »

ouch i wonder if its the same as the p 206 as they suffer from bearing failure ,new axle is over 1200 euro from dealers,getting a good second hand you will be doing well.

You can get a reconditioned axle for €250 or so. A lad in Kilkenny does them. We have fitted several with no issues.

mcbobbyb

Yep that was him. I've to ring him tomorrow when He's back in

mcbobbyb

George Dalton wrote:

You can get a reconditioned axle for €250 or so. A lad in Kilkenny does them. We have fitted several with no issues.

Any idea what the labour on that would be?

George Dalton

There is approx 2-3 hours labour in it.

mcbobbyb

George Dalton wrote:

There is approx 2-3 hours labour in it.

Thanks

enumbers

Not had any issues with the re con ones , company in carrick on suir does ours

greasepalm

if you would not mind please forward his details by pm please as it might give people a chance to get it through the nct if they can get a good one .thanks.

Stoned Since 2011

The Berlingo's/Partner's suffered the same issue.

rex-x

They are a service item to be rebuilt every 8 years, but noone bothers at that age sadly! Be careful as there are many variants of torsion bar, anti-roll bar and toe/camber.

mcbobbyb

They're in Kilkenny. Ruthmotorservices.com. The axle is 280. But thats taken the old axle as well. I'd no way of getting it off and down to them
So they're gonna fit it for me for an extra 100.

JohnBoy26

rex-x wrote: »

They are a service item to be rebuilt every 8 years, but noone bothers at that age sadly! Be careful as there are many variants of torsion bar, anti-roll bar and toe/camber.

Not saying you are wrong but where does it say that they are a service item?

biko

Not DIY, moved to main forum

mcbobbyb

mcbobbyb wrote: »

They're in Kilkenny. Ruthmotorservices.com. The axle is 280. But thats taken the old axle as well. I'd no way of getting it off and down to them
So they're gonna fit it for me for an extra 100.

That sounds like a sweet deal.

enumbers

samih wrote: »

That sounds like a sweet deal.

that would be close enough to most places 3 hours chargeable here at 40 per hour

mcbobbyb

Just an update. Got job done this morning.It cost 360. Took them 2 hours. Get a guarantee with that on the axle for a year. They dropped me down the town and then came and collected me when it was done. Great service.
The axle bearings had collapsed.

biko

Sound, thanks for updating in case someone else have a similar issue at some point.

greasepalm

they will suddenly get a bigger influx of callers now,cheers.