Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: WARNING - Not all CV drive shafts are compatable with Xtrail
Keep an eye on the boots Menno to make sure they aren't rubbing too much, especially once it gets close to the 12 mths warranty expiry date.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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7/Aug/2017, 1:57 pm
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Wiz Au
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 06-2017
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 185
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Re: WARNING - Not all CV drive shafts are compatable with Xtrail
quote: Revhead Kev wrote:
See if you can spot the difference between the original (left) and aftermarket compatible driveshafts.
As I mentioned in the first post, the ABS sensor ring teeth are completely different.
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I should have mentioned earlier, while I was managing a Subaru dealership workshop, we had this problem a few times. We eventually came up with a process that we would remove the ABS ring from the owners original drive shaft before sending it out for exchange (for a reconditioned unit), and then swap the ABS ring on the received reco unit to the owners original ABS ring, and send the unused ring back to the reco shop.
Of course you can only do this on a shaft where you can press the rings on/off. But it guarantees no 4WD/ABS issues as the original ABS ring stays with the vehicle.
--- 2004 T30 series II, Ti (now sold)
JRR50 Pathfinder, QD32ETi Turbo Diesel, with 'lots o fruit'.
2012 Jeep Cherokee KK CRD Limited is current ride.
Will be looking for a white or silver 2011-2013 T31 TL (Diesel) to "pimp out".
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22/Aug/2017, 11:02 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: WARNING - Not all CV drive shafts are compatable with Xtrail
Sometimes this works Wiz, but in my case the actual CV was not upto the job and still gave shuddering around the 40-60kph mark. Replacing them with reconditioned CV's stopped this, hence the warning about the CV's not all being suitable for the Xtrail.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
My Blog
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23/Aug/2017, 7:44 am
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HJP
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 10-2013
TOTAL POSTS: 14
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Re: WARNING - Not all CV drive shafts are compatable with Xtrail
A few months ago I took my 2003 T30 auto to my mechanic to have the CV boots replaced. I did not have any problems with the CVs specifically, but he suggested putting re-conditioned shafts in considering the cars age, 220,000 km's etc. Plus it would probably be cheaper just to change them out as units. So, I had them do that.
Soon after, I noted the exact symptom Kev was having. In 2WD no issues. In Auto, the 4WD would automatically engage after a few kms.
Took it back to the mechanic and they noted the ABS rings were slightly different. My original rings fitted and problem fixed.
A week or so later I was noticing a shudder between 35 to 40kph in 2nd gear under a bit of load. This had only appeared since the CVs/drive shafts were replaced.
I once again returned the car to the mechanic and asked them to assess. After much testing, they said it was very likely the new CV/shafts causing the problem. My mechanic said they have similar problems with Subaru re-cond CV/shafts.
The place where they sourced the shafts anfdriveshafts in Revesby (Sydney) were not interested in taking responsibility, so I would not recommend using their services. Just because they fit does not mean they will work as advertised.
Fortunately my mechanic had retained my original Nissan shafts so we decided to just replace the torn boots.
I've not had the chance to test to see if the shudder has been eliminated yet as I cannot drive at present due to recent leg surgery, but will report back when I can.
So, be very wary of non original CV/drive shafts. If your boots are torn and shafts are not a problem, replace only what is required lest you get non Nissan re-cond units and a heap of hassles. It's taken weeks to sort out and probably 4 days at the mechanics. He did not charge anything for all the extra work as it was his suggestion to replace the whole units.
A quick edit to ad that after a good test drive after fitment of Nissan CVs/shafts no shudder or vibration. All fixed.
Last edited by HJP, 9/Sep/2019, 1:25 am
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28/Aug/2019, 5:13 pm
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