4 Motion Tail shaft

[tron]

Hi All,
Well I noticed a noise the other day that sounded like interference while listening to AM radio, you know old mans radio!!, a whine/squeak that changed with vehicle speed. Thought it may be a wheel bearing but had a quick diagnosis by VWCC belconnen and he said that the tailshaft bearings were a bit notchy, he hadnt heard the noise before and only had time for a quick drive and check on the hoist so is unsure if that is the real problem but said it wasn,t wheel bearings as the noise seemed to be at a different speed to the wheel motion, more like driveline.
So a quick call to VW, tailshaft is a complete unit, three piece with two bearings, sealed unit $1600 thanks!!
Ah the joys of modern engineering!!
So a major service due, brakes nearing replacement add in a tailshaft, not to mention the heater dial needs replacing and the old girl is losing her shine
I suppose 175000 ks aint too bad but I dont see her staying around too much longer.

2006 AXE 2.5 4 Motion 6M

[Transporter]

Remove the tail shaft and take it somewhere to check balance. The Repco machining shop should be able to do that.

[Umai Naa!!]

It's possible that the centre bearing is the same as a Touareg, for which there are aftermarket kits to repair them.

[Sunny43.5]

Had similar noise some time ago not a 4 motion though I would have sworn the front wheel was about to fall off , turned out to be a half flat tyre . I think that the lower pressure on one side was creating havoc with the Traction control system .Good luck with the repairs .

[tron]

I will check that out and cross my fingers, surely a bearing can be changed!!

[Sunny43.5]

It's a VW Tron nothing is as it seems, but if there is a will then there is a way .With a bit of hunting around sometimes you can beat the manufacturer at their own game . Is there a number on the bearing you could be lucky to get them from a local supplier or off the net .