CV Axle or Bearings?
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CV Axle or Bearings?
I have an 02 TL-S with 100k. For the last 7k i have had a constant shake of the stearing wheel, it shimmy's back and forth about 1/2 inch when its at its worst. There is an acompanying rubbing sound as well. It is not rotors as I had them turned and the problem stayed the same. I am thinking its the Axle, but I am hearing it could be the bearings. Not having tons of cash to do both, any recomendations on which would lead to the problem?
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Have you had your tires balanced?
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Could be just a wheel balance as stated before, the bearings being out would more or less make that "whinning" noise upon accelerating. Some what of a hitch pitch whine. I had that shimmy problem before but my tires were bad, I got them replaced and now everything is smooth.
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oh damn.. i think my bearings are acting up as well... they seem to make noise the humming noise when i accel and decel at low speeds...
Can anyone can confirm my assumptions ?
Can anyone can confirm my assumptions ?
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New tires and have had them rebalanced twice (Friend works at the shop), The issue that i have is that it can be bad at 15 mph or 75 mph, it really doesn't change much. The dealer hear told me that Bearings would create a grinding noise, i have not had that. I think i am going to bite the bullet and get the axles replaced....we will see.
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Originally Posted by HeadHunter
New tires and have had them rebalanced twice (Friend works at the shop), The issue that i have is that it can be bad at 15 mph or 75 mph, it really doesn't change much. The dealer hear told me that Bearings would create a grinding noise, i have not had that. I think i am going to bite the bullet and get the axles replaced....we will see.
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Really, the whining is from the bearings? My car sounds like one of those speeders in return of the jedi when I accelerate. The steering wheel has been vibrating despite new tires and a gazillion trips to the tire place to get them rebalanced. With 120k I figured it was time for new struts so I'm ordering them, but I'll order the bearings, too. Thanks.
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K, so i feel a little stupid. My buddy works at Big O Tires and balanced my wheels twice, each time they were "balanced" After a trip to the dealer, they claimed they were like 60/70 grams out of balance, telling me that most tire shops only balance one side of the rims, not a left and right balance? Either way, they balanced them and ride is smooth again(30$). I still have a rubbin/whining noise, but its so subtle, the tech said not to worry.
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