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Americas Front Driveshaft CV redesign

Commodore

Grenadier Owner
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Ineos crew, there is an issue with the front driveshaft CV at the transfer case side. The acute driveline angle generates heat causing the rubber on the CV to rip and spill grease. This leads to failure of the CV joint and ultimately immediate loss of forward propulsion. The failures have been well documented. Do you have plans to redesign this part or should owners start looking for their own permanent solutions?

This is a serious safety concern that needs to be resolved.
 
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Ineos crew, there is an issue with the front driveshaft CV at the transfer case side. The acute driveline angle generates heat causing the rubber on the CV to rip and spill grease. This leads to failure of the CV joint and ultimately immediate loss of forward propulsion. The failures have been well documented. Do you have plans to redesign this part or should owners start looking for their own permanent solutions?

This is a serious safety concern that needs to be resolved.
Lynn didn't have the answer to hand but we discussed the CV joint boots failing by the nature of them operating at their extremes in terms of deflection. She took it back to her engineering team and they replied today.

Propshaft angle a hot topic from...
I haven't read this whole thread yet, so I apologize if this has already been asked, but what is the part I've circled in red? It looks like it might be a point of contact indicating the axle hit the side of the housing (and probably pinched the rubber boot)?

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The boot is still in good condition. So far, no cracks have formed. I can't explain the scratches. Actually, there's nothing rubbing there. I'm going to the dealer today to get new locks. Maybe he has an explanation.
 
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