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1998 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Wheel, Shakes.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 25, 2008

1998 Honda Accord Vibration upon acceleration/deceleration


My 1998 Honda Accord LX has a bad vibration which is worse when accelerating or decelerating. It is noticable between 30-70 but virtually non-existent at 70mph or above. As soon as I take my foot off the gas and start to coast, it shakes like I have a broken belt in one of my tires (my tires were checked and they're fine). I've had every item replaced in the front end; struts, all bushings, ball joints, tie-rod ends, and end links, rotors,pads, 4 brand new wheels. A 4-wheel alignment was done, tires were balanced not once but twice while I stood by and watched (all good). First I suspected struts so I replaced those. Then I thought the frontend components were just worn out so I installed an entire new frontend kit (Honda parts). Then I was told that I had 1 bent rim so I bought a whole new set. After all of this, I STILL have bad vibration as described above! I sure hope some sharp Honda mechanic can tell me what's drastically wrong with an otherwise wonderful moneypit..er...car.
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Replied on March 25, 2008

The only parts you did not mention are the one(s) I suspect, if you hear any bang when shifting into drive or reverse, have the inner plunger joints on the cv axles checked, if it shifts ok, check engine and tranny mounts...ALL of them, especially with your mileage...Some people describe the shifting problem as a clunk...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on March 26, 2008

I don't hear a clunk or grinding when going straight or turning. Are you sure that it could be my CV joint(s)?
Thanks,
Tim

Tiny Response from Cosmo440
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Replied on March 26, 2008

Another thought that I have might be to check the rear bearing on the wheels.

Tiny Answered by Bruce Hunt (expert)
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