Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions recently launched the E-Axle RepSystem-M. The company said it is currently the only supplier on the market to present a motor repair kit at Automechanika Frankfurt for the e-axle in the first-generation Hyundai Ioniq AE-EV, 2016-2019 model, EM09 motor with 88 kW output. With the launch of this kit, Schaeffler said it is now possible to replace damaged bearings in the e-axle motor, instead of having to replace the entire motor or e-axle.

According to Schaeffler, well over half of all electric motor defects in the electric drivetrain are attributable to defective bearings, which cause audible and palpable oscillations and lead to noise, vibrations, and harsh motor performance (NVH).

Schaeffler said it also supplies a rotary shaft seal, O-rings for the rotor shafts, flat seals, and sealing paste for the housing, in addition to the actual rotor bearings. A step-by-step repair manual is also available, including the tightening torques required for installation. Further support in terms of training sessions and webinars is currently in preparation, Schaeffler said. 

“We are continually expanding our e-mobility portfolio to meet the requirements of the growing electric vehicle fleet. With the E-Axle RepSystem-M, we are enabling the repair of electric motors and expanding our range of products to include a new category for the professional repair of e-axles,” said Maik Evers, head of product management powertrain systems at Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions. This does not mark the only addition to the range, however. Schaeffler said the program previously covered transmission repairs in the Volkswagen e-Golf in the form of the E-Axle RepSystem-G, which was launched at Automechanika 2022. This transmission solution is now also available for the first-generation Hyundai Ioniq at Automechanika 2024. In addition, further kits for e-axles from other manufacturers will be added this year, the manufacturer said. 

All important information for distributors and garages can be found in Schaeffler’s electronic catalogs and has already been delivered to TecDoc, the company said. The Schaeffler division, together with its partner GEDORE Automotive, said it has also developed the “E-Drive Stator Lift” – a tool for carrying out repairs to electric motors which allows contact-free disassembly and assembly of the rotor and stator and is currently at the pre-production stage.