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Driveshafts
MC'S AutoFactors carry an extensive stock of driveshafts for all Ford vehicle
models including the Focus. So if you are looking for a driveshaft for
your Ford Focus please call our parts hotline at (01)
408 9042 today for the best value available anywhere, plus next day express delivery
of your Ford Focus driveshaft to any destination throughout Ireland.
What is the Driveshaft of
a Car?
In simple
terms a car's driveshaft is what converts the engine's power into forward
momentum by making the wheels - specifically the drive wheels - turn.
In the case of front wheel drive cars and vans, they have two drive shafts
that are frequently referred to as half shafts. In rear wheel drive motor
vehicles there is a long driveshaft that extends to the back wheels.
Problems
With the Driveshaft
Under normal
circumstances a drive shaft does not fail catastrophically as deterioration
of the driveshaft usually happens over a sustained period of time. Therefore
if driveshaft problems are detected relatively quickly then more extensive,
and expensive, repairs can be avoided. There are a number manifest symptoms
that may suggest that your vehicle's drive shaft is faulty.
Vibration
Problems
with the drive shaft may cause unusual vibration in the vehicle. If the
entire car or van vibrates, especially if the vibration appears to be
coming from the floor of the vehicle, this is a strong indicator of driveshaft
problems. You cannot rule out a tyre problem but they are usually noticeable
during acceleration. If the vibration is evident when the car is stationary
then it most probably a drive shaft problem.
Sound
A faulty
driveshaft may generate unusual noise from the vehicle. If you hear a
low squeaking noise that gets worse as you increase speed, but disappears
at higher speed, this is suggestive of a significant problem with the
driveshaft's Universal Joint or U-joint.
Problems
Turning
If your vehicle
has a driveshaft problem this may affect it's ability to turn properly.
Manoeuvring, such as parking, may become very problematic. You may also
notice that your wheels hesitate, or that there is resistance, when you
try to turn a corner.
U-Joint
Movement
A U-joint
that moves too much or does not rotate at all can mean that you have a
driveshaft problem. You can check this by putting the vehicle into neutral
and put on the hand brake. Move the yokes of the U-joint back and forth
to check for flexibility. If there is too much movement, or give, in any
direction, the U-joint is almost definitely unstable. You should also
check for visible rust on the bearing cap seals surrounding the U-joint
as this can indicate that you have a driveshaft problem.
If you need
to order a replacement Ford Focus driveshaft please contact MC's today.
Order Ford Focus Driveshafts
From MC'S AutoFactors
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MC'S AutoFactors Limited
Unit 10 The Westway Centre
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Dublin 12
Ireland
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408 9042 / 465 8607
Mobile: +353 (0)85 805 4725 or 085 211 1896
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