c5 shake
Moderator: RichardW
Re: c5 shake
check the drive shaft to gearbox gaiters for cuts or splits, will have messy grease on them if so, lift front of car and turn each wheel to see if they turn without any rough feel to them, thats usually been the problem with mine over the years i have had it ! (487000 mls !!) if it needs a shaft, i have found the cheapest place is GFS car parts, good luck ! Also check the rubber joints on lower arms, and ball joints for any wear !
Re: c5 shake
Thanks for the reply.the gaitor on the passengers side at the gearbox end has a big tear in it but there seems to be some grease still in it.could this be the problem and if so,would packing it up with grease solve the problem?
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Re: c5 shake
Also check the front tyres for ply separation i.e. bumps.
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Re: c5 shake
The driveshaft will need pulled out and a new cv boot fitted. The shaft may be worn or not. Check that shaft and all the other things mentioned.mm1 wrote:Thanks for the reply.the gaitor on the passengers side at the gearbox end has a big tear in it but there seems to be some grease still in it.could this be the problem and if so,would packing it up with grease solve the problem?
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Re: c5 shake
in my experience, fitting a new gaiter, with new grease is a waste of time, the damage will already be done ! also, its best to fit a new shaft, as a used one could be just as bad !
Re: c5 shake
Thank to all yer replies.is it hard to get that shaft out or is it a job for a mechanic.would he know by looking at the shaft if it good or bad.