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1989 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Cv joint, Axle.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on August 16, 2012

Car shakes while driving

The car shakes while driving, it is the worst between 50-55 mph when coasting, if i go 60 and keep presure on the pedal it almost goes away. the steering wheel does not shake and tires are new
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Replied on August 16, 2012

this may be brake pulsation or an axle shaft cv joint going bad. try turning wheel slightly while driving and see if shake goes away if it does then itmay be a cv joint. if it does it mostly while with brake pedal on then have your brakes checked.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on August 16, 2012

Have the wheel bearings checked as well.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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