Schaeffler launches E-Axle repair kit for Hyundai Ioniq
Schaeffler has launched the e-Axle RepSystem-M, an e-axle motor repair solution for the first-generation Hyundai Ioniq with a pledge to roll out similar kits for more vehicles before the end of 2024.
The company’s recently renamed Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division said on September 16 it had unveiled the new kit at Automechanika Frankfurt, saying it was currently the only e-axle motor repair solution available for the 2016-2019 model.
Matt Selby, sales and marketing director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK, said the kit makes it possible to replace damaged bearings in Ioniq’s e-axle motor, instead of having to replace the entire motor or e-axle.
This is good news for garages and their customers and the cost to the owner is only about a quarter of the price of installing a completely new e-axle, Selby said.
“More than half of all electric motor drivetrain problems are caused by worn bearings. Schaeffler’s new e-Axle RepSystem-M contains all the parts needed for workshops to carry out a professional, efficient and effective repair.”
The kit comes complete with a rotary shaft seal, O-rings for the rotor shafts, flat seals, and sealing paste. A step-by-step repair manual is also available, including all the torque settings required for a correct and safe installation.