Shaking steering wheel problem.
Feb 14, 2010, 02:28 PM
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+1 on tie rod ends. i had a shake at 65 plus, and braking anywhere above 40mph. did the wheel shake test, took it apart and the outer tie rod ends were shot, after removing the nut they fell out no hammer needed. rotors are warped a touch but this cut my vibration or "shaking" by 80%
Feb 14, 2010, 05:55 PM
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Pick the front of the car up.
put your hands at 9 and 3 on the tires and gently shake back and forth. If there feels like there is any "Play" you are looking at inner or outter tie rods.
Now put your hands at 12 and 6 and begin to push back and forth with each hand. If you feel "play" here you are looking at a hub assembly.
Take a pry bar or cro-bar and get under the car where the ball joints are. Pry between the spindle and lower control arm. If the lower ball joint is busted it will flex and be visible.
put your hands at 9 and 3 on the tires and gently shake back and forth. If there feels like there is any "Play" you are looking at inner or outter tie rods.
Now put your hands at 12 and 6 and begin to push back and forth with each hand. If you feel "play" here you are looking at a hub assembly.
Take a pry bar or cro-bar and get under the car where the ball joints are. Pry between the spindle and lower control arm. If the lower ball joint is busted it will flex and be visible.
Feb 14, 2010, 06:08 PM
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It isnt the pads. I have hawk pads and this doesnt happen. How is your wheel alignment. My friend has an VIII, shook very bad in his steering wheel. He got an allignment done and it was all good to go. Has your car been lowered with coils or coilovers? If it has, I would recommend an allignment if you havent already done so.
Feb 18, 2010, 07:38 PM
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Wheel weights can fall/get knocked off. I once found a shiny new one on my garage floor after new tires.
Unless the tires are cupped or have uneven wear, poor alignment shouldn't cause the steering wheel to shake.
Unless the tires are cupped or have uneven wear, poor alignment shouldn't cause the steering wheel to shake.
Feb 19, 2010, 11:57 AM
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had the same issue with my girls evo...noticed it after having some fun at the auto bahn in joliet, il. found a great price for brakes & rotors on ebay and replaced the cals as well and now its back to normal.
Feb 19, 2010, 07:38 PM
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All these things are kinda unlikely except the outer tie rod ends. I had to replace them on my DSM.
Mar 3, 2010, 07:52 AM
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The Perrin PSRS should help this problem, I have the same issue and plan on installing this kit really soon and will post back to let you all know if it does.
