Steering Vibration
#1
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Steering Vibration
When I make a left turn I feel a vibration through the steering wheel - kind of like a thumping feel, but not audible. It does not happen when straight or on right turns and starts at about a quarter turn of the wheel to the left. I am going to be under the car this weekend doing other stuff and was wondering if anyone had an idea of what it might be or where to start looking.
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I do not think it is the bushings as I had them done about two years ago. I also had bearings done two years ago but I will check them both with the car in the air.
I am wondering if it is a tie-rod or the rack (I really hope it is not the rack).
I am wondering if it is a tie-rod or the rack (I really hope it is not the rack).
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Tie Rod - those are the symptoms I felt when I had a bad tie rod. and I replaced both tie rods; of course an alignment is then required.
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I am no technician, not by any means, but I've noticed at times, when tires go out of balance slightly, that I would sometimes get get a shimmy (thumping feel, as you describe it) in sweeper turns. Then, it would sometimes go away for a bit as the road straightens out. The phenomena would be erratic. Solution? Tire rebalance. I think there is also a chance a steel belt could be damaged, but that has never happened to me.
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When I make a left turn I feel a vibration through the steering wheel - kind of like a thumping feel, but not audible. It does not happen when straight or on right turns and starts at about a quarter turn of the wheel to the left. I am going to be under the car this weekend doing other stuff and was wondering if anyone had an idea of what it might be or where to start looking.
vibration only occurs if I go past 2:30 on the speedo....is this some kind of warning that I'm nearing the car's limit?....anyone have this happen before and what are possible causes please?
thanks in advance...