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I have a 2001 TDi 115bhp Mk II galaxy and we are experiancig a severe wobble whilst accellerating. It has got steadedly worse and now happens above 20mph.

 

the wobble is not being transmitted back up the stearing wheel but through the whole car.

 

I can only assuming that it is a problem with the CV joint or drive shaft could anyone please confirm or have suffered from this same problem?

 

 

Thanks in advance

Posted

Hi thanks for that.

 

I have found another post where they have changed the whole drive shaft when experiancing the same problem.

 

Does anyone know if there is a website with instructions on how to do it?

 

 

Cheers

Posted

This can also be caused by insufficient grease in the CV joint. Pull back the gaiter and check, pack with suitable grease if needed.

 

I'm not saying this is the fix, however, it's a cheaper option to try first.

Posted
Hi thanks for that.

 

I have found another post where they have changed the whole drive shaft when experiancing the same problem.

 

Does anyone know if there is a website with instructions on how to do it?

 

 

Cheers

 

Yeah, this website:

 

Have the new driveshaft ready lying next to you.

 

1. Loosen front driveshaft bolt (37mm) and wheelnuts.

2. Jack car up and support on an axle stand, remove roadwheel.

3. Unbolt bottom balljoint from hub carrier (2 x T45??).

4. Tug strut toward you (HARD!) releasing driveshaft spline from differential.

5. Remove loose hub bolt and old driveshaft.

6. Quickly slide new driveshaft into differential (not much gearbox oil will have escaped).

7. Slide outer spline into hub and finger tighten driveshaft bolt.

8. Use the momentum of the strut/hub/driveshaft assembly to swing it in (HARD) and out until circlip engages in differential.

9. Reverse steps 3, 2 and 1.

 

Done.

Posted
Hi thanks for that.

 

I have found another post where they have changed the whole drive shaft when experiancing the same problem.

 

Does anyone know if there is a website with instructions on how to do it?

 

 

Cheers

 

Yeah, this website:

 

Have the new driveshaft ready lying next to you.

 

1. Loosen front driveshaft bolt (37mm) and wheelnuts.

2. Jack car up and support on an axle stand, remove roadwheel.

3. Unbolt bottom balljoint from hub carrier (2 x T45??).

4. Tug strut toward you (HARD!) releasing driveshaft spline from differential.

5. Remove loose hub bolt and old driveshaft.

6. Quickly slide new driveshaft into differential (not much gearbox oil will have escaped).

7. Slide outer spline into hub and finger tighten driveshaft bolt.

8. Use the momentum of the strut/hub/driveshaft assembly to swing it in (HARD) and out until circlip engages in differential.

9. Reverse steps 3, 2 and 1.

 

Done.

 

 

Yep all done, had one stubbern bolt which i had to drill the head off :rolleyes:

also replaced the O/S ABS sensor so all shoud be sweet for a v short while.......................

 

Timing belt next gulp

 

also anyone had experiance replaceing he lower arm bushes, noticed they are over due...........

 

Thanks for all your help :angry2:

Posted

Yep, done those as well, the new rear bushes are impossible to refit without a flypress to squeeze 'em in.

 

Recommend you take them to local blacksmith or somesuch and give him a decent drink, note that the moulded arrow on the new bush must point at the cast boss on the wishbone.

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Well took her out for the first drive this morning hoping all would be smooth s a babies bum :angry2: however wobble came back at about 40 mph whilst accelerating. :rolleyes:

 

now it is not as bad as previous I know that i will need to get it sorted sooner rather than later. any ideas what it could be?

 

I get a loud knock when i pull away from staionary or after freewheeling on the motorway, or when i reverse. (this has been happening for some time and no one knows what it is)

 

I think that this may have a part to ply in the wobble.

 

i have an idea that it may be the part to which the drive shaft bolts onto(engie side), does anyone know what this part is called? A few years ago i had to get the off/side drive shaft replaced as the teeth had worn and i lost all drive and can only assume that this part was replaced asweell as the drive shaft.

 

I have recently replaced both wheel bearings & drop links, I know i also need to replace top suspension mounts and lower arm bushes.

Posted
Could the knock be the engine stabilizer, roll restrictor bolt or whatever its called?

 

 

?

 

we travelled back from Cornwall with it so 400 miles wobbling it could be a few things.

 

:rolleyes:

Posted (edited)

Coxsey, are you absolutely certain that the strut top mounts need replacing? I would be VERY surprised if there's anything wrong with them, many (bad) mechanics do not realise that you must check for play with the weight of the car on the wheels.

Occasionally the bearing may seize but it won't produce the wobble you describe.

 

You say the wishbone rear bushes need replacing, I assume you can see that they're both split.

This fault alone WOULD produce the wobble you describe.

I did one on mine recently and it was completely torn, the middle part fell out when I removed the wishbone.

Split rear bushes allow the whole wishbone to move back and forth under cornering/braking/acceleration forces, making the steering/car wobble.

You can buy a new pattern wishbone with the bushes pre-installed if you prefer a quick and easy (but more expensive) fix.

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Posted
Coxsey, are you absolutely certain that the strut top mounts need replacing? I would be VERY surprised if there's anything wrong with them, many (bad) mechanics do not realise that you must check for play with the weight of the car on the wheels.

Occasionally the bearing may seize but it won't produce the wobble you describe.

 

You say the wishbone rear bushes need replacing, I assume you can see that they're both split.

This fault alone WOULD produce the wobble you describe.

I did one on mine recently and it was completely torn, the middle part fell out when I removed the wishbone.

Split rear bushes allow the whole wishbone to move back and forth under cornering/braking/acceleration forces, making the steering/car wobble.

You can buy a new pattern wishbone with the bushes pre-installed if you prefer a quick and easy (but more expensive) fix.

 

 

Yep they need replacing. have known that for a little while, the rubber is split and is clearly visable with the hood up.

 

Also noted both arm bushes require replacing when i was replacing the bearings.

 

car has done over 100K now so no surprise really. :rolleyes:

Posted

Ok changed the lower arm yesterday and the problem is there if not a little worse.

 

Could someone please confirm if when replacing the driveshaft, does it have to be located in one specific place or can it line up to any bolt hole?

Posted

COxsey

 

if you are replacing the shaft (eg with the original) then it is accepted that you should wherever possible align the shaft to the same position however fitting a new one this becomes impossible.

 

However if you have replaced just oneof hte joints you MUST make sure the orientation of hte joint is correct as to the original or cyclic forces will cause an out of balance rotation and vibration will result.

Posted

Did you do both driveshafts or just the one? The other one may be a problem as well, did you also replace both wishbone bushes?

 

I must admit to being mildly stumped, although the clunk suggests another driveshaft related problem, have you checked the splines on both stubs as this is a documented but rare problem?

  • 9 months later...
Posted
I too have this problem on a 51 plate tdi. I have already replaced the drivers side drive shaft and 1/2 shaft bit with genuine ford items. I've been trying to see if the symptoms are worse when warm/cold etc but no real pattern. All I can say is that it IS worse sometimes and not so bad at others. Damn car. Any steps I should go through next? I have access to a ramp and a willing technician - not ford/vw or seat trained though.
  • 1 year later...
Posted
I have a 2001 TDi 115bhp Mk II galaxy and we are experiancig a severe wobble whilst accellerating. It has got steadedly worse and now happens above 20mph.

 

the wobble is not being transmitted back up the stearing wheel but through the whole car.

 

I can only assuming that it is a problem with the CV joint or drive shaft could anyone please confirm or have suffered from this same problem?

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Do you have this sorted now and if so what was it? I have the same problem, but have recently moved abroad so need to try and source parts from the UK but am having trouble translating what the problem is to get the right parts!

 

Have had all the wheels aligned & balanced and some sort of rubber boot thing replaced (not sure what that is either) but this is not the tyres as it stops as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator.

 

G

Posted (edited)
I have a 2001 TDi 115bhp Mk II galaxy and we are experiancig a severe wobble whilst accellerating. It has got steadedly worse and now happens above 20mph.

 

the wobble is not being transmitted back up the stearing wheel but through the whole car.

 

I can only assuming that it is a problem with the CV joint or drive shaft could anyone please confirm or have suffered from this same problem?

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

Do you have this sorted now and if so what was it? I have the same problem, but have recently moved abroad so need to try and source parts from the UK but am having trouble translating what the problem is to get the right parts!

 

Have had all the wheels aligned & balanced and some sort of rubber boot thing replaced (not sure what that is either) but this is not the tyres as it stops as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator.

 

G

 

Have the same problem - have already replaced the N/S half shaft completely as the inner gaiter was split and the joint was knackered - had to spray the joint with lube to stop the car shaking itself apart until I got the shaft. Now there is still a wobble - most noticeable when accelerating from 10mph in second gear but is ok otherwise. OS/f shaft joint gaiters are intact but I susupect may need to be regreased after 100k miles?? - That is my next attempt to fix anyhow.

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