Replace spoiler drive bearing
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I'm in the process of replacing the spoiler drive bearing. I wanted to replace the sheathing around the cable at the same time. I found some black polyolefin heat shrink tubing on eBay for less than $7 shipped. It resists heat, oil, gas and stays flexible. Worked like a charm and after trimming the ends, looks better than new. PM me if you want more info.
BTW - Followed this DIY and was very easy.
http://p-car.com/diy/spoilerdrive/
BTW - Followed this DIY and was very easy.
http://p-car.com/diy/spoilerdrive/
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Followed the same DIY, only needed to patch with a short section of heat shrink and it worked like a charm. Wing activation is now nearly silent; no annoying "coffee grinder noise" anymore.
Followed the same DIY, only needed to patch with a short section of heat shrink and it worked like a charm. Wing activation is now nearly silent; no annoying "coffee grinder noise" anymore.
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Good tips. Thanks. Been thinking about this DIY myself.
My spoiler goes up smoothly, but kind of chatters on the way down (as heard from in the car). Does that sound like the right symptoms of this bearing needing a replacement?
My spoiler goes up smoothly, but kind of chatters on the way down (as heard from in the car). Does that sound like the right symptoms of this bearing needing a replacement?
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If yours is not grinding (going up and down), I don't think it's the bearing. Yours may only need an adjustment. When I was messing with mine, it seemed to act that way when there was slop between the gears.
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The gear mechanism has 3 screws. The whole mechanism will pivot slightly when all 3 are loosened. It can then be positioned closer to the large gear that's on the spoiler. That worked for mine.
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I'm in the process of replacing the spoiler drive bearing. I wanted to replace the sheathing around the cable at the same time. I found some black polyolefin heat shrink tubing on eBay for less than $7 shipped. It resists heat, oil, gas and stays flexible. Worked like a charm and after trimming the ends, looks better than new. PM me if you want more info.
BTW - Followed this DIY and was very easy.
http://p-car.com/diy/spoilerdrive/
BTW - Followed this DIY and was very easy.
http://p-car.com/diy/spoilerdrive/