Steering wheel shake….?
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Steering wheel shake….?
Hi All,
I am having a bit of a problem with my lux. I did the rotation, alignment and balancing again now at 50000 (last week) and the steering wheel shakes between 107km/h and 119km/h. I took it back this morning for re-balancing and the problem still exists. She tracks straight and doesn't pull to either side. Is this just a balancing problem or should I be looking for something else?
Ps… I rotate, balance etc… ever 10000 and the only problem that solved it was to replace the tyres at 15000, no problems since then.
Thanks
I am having a bit of a problem with my lux. I did the rotation, alignment and balancing again now at 50000 (last week) and the steering wheel shakes between 107km/h and 119km/h. I took it back this morning for re-balancing and the problem still exists. She tracks straight and doesn't pull to either side. Is this just a balancing problem or should I be looking for something else?
Ps… I rotate, balance etc… ever 10000 and the only problem that solved it was to replace the tyres at 15000, no problems since then.
Thanks
Andrew Schmidt
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Except for wheel balancing, the CV joints/sideshafts is the only other part that can cause that, but they must be worn out realy bad before they cause a vibration
My guess will still be tyres or a bent rim
My guess will still be tyres or a bent rim
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
+1Hoppy wrote:Except for wheel balancing, the CV joints/sideshafts is the only other part that can cause that, but they must be worn out realy bad before they cause a vibration
My guess will still be tyres or a bent rim
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Thanks guys,
Been back to supa quick, they printed a report that stated that the shocks needed replacement after re-balancing the wheels and making sure that the rims are not bent. Took the lux to Toyota for warranty shock replacement, only to be told that I need to take it to bridge stone to have the wheels checked to see if they are out of round. Needless to say the lux is in the naughty corner and I am getting rather fed up with this.
Been back to supa quick, they printed a report that stated that the shocks needed replacement after re-balancing the wheels and making sure that the rims are not bent. Took the lux to Toyota for warranty shock replacement, only to be told that I need to take it to bridge stone to have the wheels checked to see if they are out of round. Needless to say the lux is in the naughty corner and I am getting rather fed up with this.
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
IMHO opnion shocks can only be properly tested if they are removed from vehicle ,if you are In Joburg take car to Mikem and ask them to test shocks
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Hi Andrew.
We can check the shocks etc no problems if we change rims and tyres.
Put a different tyre and rim for a test drive and see if it still persists!
Regards
Darrell
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We can check the shocks etc no problems if we change rims and tyres.
Put a different tyre and rim for a test drive and see if it still persists!
Regards
Darrell
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Bridgestone will never admit that the tyres are out of round. That is easily established when they are balancing the tyres. I started getting a very faint steering wheel shake when my shocks were going.
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Flat spots on tyres will also cause a shake.
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Shot for all the information! At this stage everybody is pointing fingers so I have to follow the process to get it sorted out. FYI, I had to replace the tyres at 25000 Km because of an out of round problem and this was done free of charge. My suspicion still lies with the shocks as the problem worsens on uneven surfaces, but this could also just be my mind exaggerating the issue because of my foul demeanour at this stage.
Darrell I really appreciate the offer and I will probably take you up on it. I will give you a call next week to set something up.
Kobus, the tyres are wearing badly and I suspect that there are flat spots on them, and I have been meticulous with regards to rotation and balancing etc… IMHO the tyres should not be wearing this badly after 26000 km.
I will follow their process of elimination and I will take Darrell up on his offer as to do my own investigation and keep this thread up to date.
I have a sneaky feeling that this lux was a Friday afternoon car… as this is not the first time I have had nonsense with her. Nevertheless, this is why we have warranties.
Have a good weekend everybody…
Darrell I really appreciate the offer and I will probably take you up on it. I will give you a call next week to set something up.
Kobus, the tyres are wearing badly and I suspect that there are flat spots on them, and I have been meticulous with regards to rotation and balancing etc… IMHO the tyres should not be wearing this badly after 26000 km.
I will follow their process of elimination and I will take Darrell up on his offer as to do my own investigation and keep this thread up to date.
I have a sneaky feeling that this lux was a Friday afternoon car… as this is not the first time I have had nonsense with her. Nevertheless, this is why we have warranties.
Have a good weekend everybody…
Andrew Schmidt
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Re: Steering wheel shake….?
If you drove 25000 ks with out of round tyres the shocks will have taken a hammering probably wearing in the few millimeters of travel around the normal compressed position. Uneven wear on tyres causing flat spots is due to worn shocks.