Steering Vibration/Noise
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2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2006
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Steering Vibration/Noise
I have a vibration in the steering wheel and pedals that only occurs when turning right. There is also a soft rumble at the same time, it's almost like something is rubbing. It only happens above 30 mph. The amount of turn can be very slight (2" of steering wheel travel) or more pronounced and the vibration/noise doesn't change.
I changed the left front wheel hub 5000 miles ago because of a continous howl. I just had the harmonic balancer changed (it broke) and a 4 wheel alinement. The power steering system has no leaks, the reservoir is full to the mark, and the car steers fine. I pulled both front wheels, no rubbing, brake pads are fine, and no play in the suspension or bearings. The tires have 5000 miles on them and no cupping.
Anybody have any ideas? I hate to ask the dealer, their answer is always the same......throw $ at it.
I changed the left front wheel hub 5000 miles ago because of a continous howl. I just had the harmonic balancer changed (it broke) and a 4 wheel alinement. The power steering system has no leaks, the reservoir is full to the mark, and the car steers fine. I pulled both front wheels, no rubbing, brake pads are fine, and no play in the suspension or bearings. The tires have 5000 miles on them and no cupping.
Anybody have any ideas? I hate to ask the dealer, their answer is always the same......throw $ at it.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 555
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From: Boulder City NV
I have a vibration in the steering wheel and pedals that only occurs when turning right. There is also a soft rumble at the same time, it's almost like something is rubbing. It only happens above 30 mph. The amount of turn can be very slight (2" of steering wheel travel) or more pronounced and the vibration/noise doesn't change.
I changed the left front wheel hub 5000 miles ago because of a continous howl. I just had the harmonic balancer changed (it broke) and a 4 wheel alinement. The power steering system has no leaks, the reservoir is full to the mark, and the car steers fine. I pulled both front wheels, no rubbing, brake pads are fine, and no play in the suspension or bearings. The tires have 5000 miles on them and no cupping.
Anybody have any ideas? I hate to ask the dealer, their answer is always the same......throw $ at it.
I changed the left front wheel hub 5000 miles ago because of a continous howl. I just had the harmonic balancer changed (it broke) and a 4 wheel alinement. The power steering system has no leaks, the reservoir is full to the mark, and the car steers fine. I pulled both front wheels, no rubbing, brake pads are fine, and no play in the suspension or bearings. The tires have 5000 miles on them and no cupping.
Anybody have any ideas? I hate to ask the dealer, their answer is always the same......throw $ at it.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 323
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From: Yorba Linda California
I have this same issue. It was coming from my drivers side, so I thought it was a wheel bearing, so I changed the whole hub and now it has gotten worse. It is at any speed and seems like it is coming from the passenger side now. I am going to replace that wheel hub as well, but I have a suspicion that it wont fix the problem. It is not the tires or balancing because I originally thought it was that a while ago and I got a flat so I replaced my tires and it didnt fix it. What else could it be?
