Schaeffler has announced the launch of the e-Axle RepSystem-M, an e-axle motor repair solution for the first-generation Hyundai Ioniq.
Schaeffler’s recently renamed Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division unveiled the kit at Automechanika Frankfurt and is 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: “This new kit makes it possible to replace damaged bearings in the Ioniq’s e-axle motor, instead of having to replace the entire motor or e-axle.
“The cost to the owner is only about a quarter of the price of installing a completely new e-axle.”
The kit is said to reflect the growing demand in the aftermarket. Matt continued: “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.
