If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Transmission/Axle Problem
I recently had my front axle replaced. About a week afterwards the
transmission went out. The guys at the transmission shop told me the failure was caused by the axle being chewed up on the end, not holding the clip, causing the axle to move in and out, causing the failure of the transmission. Of course, my mechanic said there was no way this could have caused the transmission to fail.I need to know if anyone can shed light on this. Could a bad axle cause the transmission to fail? |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Transmission/Axle Problem
Caesar wrote:
> I recently had my front axle replaced. About a week afterwards the > transmission went out. The guys at the transmission shop told me the > failure was caused by the axle being chewed up on the end, not holding > the clip, causing the axle to move in and out, causing the failure of > the transmission. Of course, my mechanic said there was no way this > could have caused the transmission to fail.I need to know if anyone > can shed light on this. Could a bad axle cause the transmission to > fail? ---------------------- Year, mileage, model, tranny type? What does 'went out' mean? 'Curly' |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Transmission/Axle Problem
On May 22, 11:37*am, motsco_ > wrote:
> Caesar wrote: > > I recently had my front axle replaced. About a week afterwards the > > transmission went out. The guys at the transmission shop told me the > > failure was caused by the axle being chewed up on the end, not holding > > the clip, causing the axle to move in and out, causing the failure of > > the transmission. Of course, my mechanic said there was no way this > > could have caused the transmission to fail.I need to know if anyone > > can shed light on this. Could a bad axle cause the transmission to > > fail? > > ---------------------- > > Year, mileage, model, tranny type? > > What does 'went out' mean? > > 'Curly' It is a 1998, 138,000 miles, automatic. CRV. I was not having any problems with the transmission until the axle change. Riding down the road and quit pulling, transmission noises. Transmission shop said axle was chewed up on end and clip wouldn't stay on causing axle to move in and out, causing transmission problem. I did notice a leak two days before and it took about a quart and a half of fluid. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Transmission/Axle Problem
Caesar wrote:
> On May 22, 11:37�am, motsco_ > wrote: >> Caesar wrote: >>> I recently had my front axle replaced. About a week afterwards the >>> transmission went out. The guys at the transmission shop told me the >>> failure was caused by the axle being chewed up on the end, not holding >>> the clip, causing the axle to move in and out, causing the failure of >>> the transmission. Of course, my mechanic said there was no way this >>> could have caused the transmission to fail.I need to know if anyone >>> can shed light on this. Could a bad axle cause the transmission to >>> fail? >> ---------------------- >> >> Year, mileage, model, tranny type? >> >> What does 'went out' mean? >> >> 'Curly' > > It is a 1998, 138,000 miles, automatic. CRV. I was not having any > problems with the transmission until the axle change. Riding down the > road and quit pulling, transmission noises. Transmission shop said > axle was chewed up on end and clip wouldn't stay on causing axle to > move in and out, causing transmission problem. I did notice a leak two > days before and it took about a quart and a half of fluid. > i've noticed that some after-market axles use the wrong retaining circlip on their axle ends. the honda circlip is is of slightly larger wire diameter, and thus it is easier to push in and out of the socket than thinner wire ones of aftermarket. if the axle end had this problem and wasn't driven home properly, what you describe could indeed happen. thing is, not only should the shop have noticed this problem, because it's very obvious when you're under the vehicle, they should also have fixed it. the solution is simple - simply re-use the honda circlip from the old axle. it's guaranteed the right size and the axle end will snug home perfectly. either way, this is an expensive repair. whoever messed up the axle replacement should pay. take them to small claims court if they don't agree. make sure you take plenty of pictures for the judge. print this message as well so you can explain the problem. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Jetta problem with voltage regulator causing transmission problem | [email protected] | VW water cooled | 6 | January 2nd 08 05:52 PM |
2000 Hyundai Tiburon Axle Problem | Joe | Technology | 3 | February 2nd 06 08:01 PM |
transmission binding... or axle? | [email protected] | Technology | 5 | November 20th 05 07:46 PM |
1936/37 Plymouth transmission and front axle | Crash55 | Antique cars | 0 | October 12th 05 12:02 AM |
'90 Civic Axle Replacement Problem | WaterWatcher | Honda | 1 | February 20th 05 12:23 AM |