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ad2u *
Joined: 01 Dec 2010 Posts: 10 Location: hastings
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 0:23 Post subject: Front hub circlip keeps popping off - Any ideas as to cause |
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Hi
My front hub on the passenger side keeps popping off and subsequently my drive shaft starts to retract out of the hub, if i look underneath at the cv boot there is a gap of about an inch or so
Ive had it with my mechanic twice to put the circlip back on and now I want to know if there is a underlying problem causing this to happen.
It seems a very flimsy way of locking the drive shaft in can the circlip not be replaced with a 8mm bolt and washer?
Any info appreciated |
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andyisuzu **
Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Posts: 79 Location: Southish Wales
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:24 Post subject: Weak |
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I would put a new circlip on. It has to be weak.
Andy _________________ Isuzu Bighorn 3.1TD Auto, Seven Seater 1995 (With Lotus Handling). Love it. |
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boritz ***
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:36 Post subject: |
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If the c-clip has been fitted correctly it should not come off.
It is possible to 'think' that it is fitted.
It should slot completely 'home' in it's groove. When it is, it should rotate easily when pushed with a probe. _________________ Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs). |
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boritz ***
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:39 Post subject: |
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P.S. to 'reveal' the c-clip groove, ensure that the drive-shaft spline is fully extended into the hub. _________________ Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs). |
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EdTBroom ***
Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 239 Location: Sheffield
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:00 Post subject: |
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What size and where do you get the circlips?
ED |
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ad2u *
Joined: 01 Dec 2010 Posts: 10 Location: hastings
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 0:19 Post subject: |
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Given up on my mechanic he shrugging shoulders and scratching head cant understand whats going on .....
I trying a different mechanic I know see what he reckons.
I am wondering if theres an underlying CV joint problem causing this to happen? |
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 0:41 Post subject: |
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I would say its a weak clip or they are putting it in the wrong groove (theres 2) _________________ |
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Gribble *******
Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 8448 Location: Holset H221W
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 0:44 Post subject: |
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If , and its only an If - the steering stops broken off or out of spec the hub can go too far round so the c/v joint runs out of travel and the circlip gets pinged off as its not meant to hold the hub back .
It could also be that the splines have worn tapered so under power the shaft tries to go in from the collar so the whole thrust is on the clip . _________________ 2 New Troopers ! |
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smoo ***
Joined: 06 Jan 2010 Posts: 204 Location: north yorks. uk
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:17 Post subject: |
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I had the same problem a while back.
I got some new circlips. The groove looked a bit dodgey to me, so I got my dremel fitted with a thin cutting disc and cleaned up the groove a little ( made it a bit deeper too) Fitted the new circlips and not had a problem since.
I made a puller to screw into the centre threaded hole that enabled me to get the driveshaft fully home before attempting to fit the new clips/. ..made from an old 1/2" drive socket / big washer / 8mm set screw. |
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ad2u *
Joined: 01 Dec 2010 Posts: 10 Location: hastings
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:26 Post subject: |
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Oh well here we go again....
Had my mechanic take a look he cant see any problems related to this so he puts new clips on (tuesday)
I drive to school today and notice the tell tale steering wheel shake take a look and theres the 1 inch gap between the boot and the hub the clips off again!!!
Grrrrr I have sworn so much today £80 out of pocket over this and still no cure or clues as to what is causing it |
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boritz ***
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:53 Post subject: |
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I feel your pain
Can you post a pic of how/where the mechanic is fitting the c-clip?
Also a pic of the other side would be useful. _________________ Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs). |
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Gribble *******
Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 8448 Location: Holset H221W
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 20:02 Post subject: |
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I rekon one of the CV's is on the way out and locking up instead of sliding so it pops the clip off . _________________ 2 New Troopers ! |
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boritz ***
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 22:51 Post subject: |
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So ad2u - has the problem been resolved? _________________ Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs). |
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meadie29 *
Joined: 08 Feb 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 13:19 Post subject: circlip driveshaft |
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could be the bearing that the back of driveshaft sits in to the hub, if you can waggle driveshaft into hub from the back thats a likely cause |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:03 Post subject: |
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I assume that you are also fitting the right thickness of shims behind the circlip. If not the play in the cv shaft will ping it off. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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