[Shotimes] Re: Vibration or picky...again

[cmichaelo@optonline.net]

Dave,

Can CV joints give rise to an intermittent vibration that is only felt in the steering wheel?

Wouldn't the drive-shaft cause a continous (not intermittent) shake that is fell at all speeds to some degree?

I did check the hubs as you suggested a while ago, and they are in spec.

For some reason though, I don't think that means so much since if the bearings a semi-failing, they might be fine with no load on them, but not so fine with the weight of the car on them on the road. Possible?

Interesting you mention the thing about the rotoro not sitting flush against the hub. The right rotor actually wobbles a little bit.  I noticed this the other day but I let it pass cause I thought that by tightening the lug nuts would warp the rotor enough to push it firmly up against the hub.  I'll look into this again.

Michael
94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
SHO items for sale: http://hometown.aol.com/cmichaelo/for_sale.html

----- Original Message -----
From: David Rosicke <d.rosicke@snet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Vibration or picky...again

> I saw your original post after I sent this...
> 
> My car sounded like a front wheel bearing was going.  The noise 
> was louder turning left and quieter turning right at low speeds.
> 
> Have you checked your CV Joints?
> 
> Oh, I just remembered.  There is a test with a dial caliper for 
> the front wheel bearings to check runout and wobble.  Attatch the 
> caliper stand to the spindle and put the caliper against the hub.  
> Turn the hub.  If there is too much wobble (I'd focus on the side 
> the rim was bent on), check for play in the bearing.
> 
> Try the Carrier bearing for the intermediate drive-shaft.  If that 
> is worn out, the shaft may be wobbling, pushing ever so slightly 
> on the Pass. side knuckle and causing a shake.
> 
> Check to see if one of your brake rotors is not sitting properly 
> on the hub.  Example:  My late '91 Plus has a '90 knuckle/hub assy 
> on the right side.  If I put '90 rotors on the front, the left 
> side won't fit flush against the flange but ride up on the hub 
> collar.  Unless the lug nuts are tightened exactly evenly, the 
> wheel will wobble, causing the steering sheel to shake.  I 
> actually wound up breaking my lugs from that issue (incorrectly 
> boxed rotors).  Have someone measure the inner circle of your 
> rotors or put red grease on the inside, install them, remove them, 
> and make sure that the grease is flush all the way around.
> 
> I'm running out of ideas....
> 
> :-)
> 
> Dave R.
> 
> cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:
> Dave,
> 
> I've checked all front strut rod bushings. They are fine. Have not 
> checked rears yet, though they are TPR and relatively new.
> 
> All strut bearings and mounts are new.
> 
> Rear hubs are new.
> 
> Alignment of car is in spec.
> 
> Also, I doubt if any of the problem is in the rear, cause there's 
> only vibration in the steering wheel. There is no vibration in the 
> dashboard or in the seat.
> 
> Michael
> 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
> SHO items for sale: http://hometown.aol.com/cmichaelo/for_sale.html