Vibration under load?

Tiny
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How can you tell if a vibration under load especially felt going up on an incline is due to axle or a bent wheel, starts at low speeds but goes away once you are on the highway.
Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 3:57 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

If you have a bent wheel, it will likely be felt at all times and not just under a load.

As far as the axle, a failing CV joint can do this. Check to make sure none of the rubber boots over the joints are damaged and leaking grease. Also, in a safe area, from a start, turn the steering wheel fully and slowly accelerate. Oftentimes, a failing joint will make a clicking noise. Here is a link you may find of interest. It reviews the most common symptoms related to a failing joint. See if anything mirrors what you experience.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I will check all that. Also, it's not in the steering but in the floor, and changes intensity from if steering is straight on highway, yes if am going over a curve which makes it worse.
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Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Okay, if you feel it more in the floor, then chances are it is one of the rear wheels. It could be a wheel bearing. Lift one rear wheel off the ground at a time. Check to see if there is play in the bearing or if there are any broken components.

Place your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock and wiggle back and forth to check. Do the same by placing your hands at 6 and 12 o'clock.

Take a look at this link, it explains common symptoms related to a failing wheel/hub bearing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/7-common-symptoms-of-a-bad-automotive-bearing-hub

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 7:37 PM

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