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Troubleshooting
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Wheel Shakes Under Acceleration
Car Steering Wheel Shakes when Under Acceleration
Troubleshooting ProcedureA. Check Front Drive Axles: A CV (constant velocity) joint can wear
and allow the axle to bind causing a
front end vibration. It is difficult to simulate the condition once the axles
are out of the vehicle, do to the forces evolved. If you suspect this condition replace
the drive axles with new and retest.
B. Check for Upper and Lower Ball Joint Wear:
If the suspension ball joints are worn it will cause the
spindle to wonder causing the steering wheel to shake.
Ball joints are a normal service item and need to be inspected between 60,000
and 80,000 miles. Inspect lower ball joints and tie rod ends for excessive wear.
Rack Bellow, Inner Tie Rod, Outer Tie Rod End
C. Checking Idler Arm and Tie Rod Ends: The idler arm, pitman and tie rod ends
are normal service items and need to be inspected between 50,000 and 80,000 miles.
Check the idler arm, pitman arm and tie rod ends. Have someone help you by turning
the steering wheel slightly (jog) back and forth. If excess movement is observed
from any of the
steering components replacement is required.
D. Check Engine Mounts: The engine is suspended in the vehicle chassis
by engine mounts. These mounts are made of rubber and metal, when the mounts
fail it will allow the engine to rest against the suspension or frame causing a
vibration under acceleration.
Troubleshooting
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Wheel Shakes Under Acceleration
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