2001 olds alero. I've replaced both rear and front brake pads and rotors. Two brand new tires in the front. The tires have been balanced. I'm getting a significant vibration coming from the front end. When driving at 65 mph plus, there is a significant vibration on my steering wheel.
2006-11-27 13:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I lean towards the bearings. Any notable increase in road noise? Eventually, they will wear enough to cause your ABS light to come on. I have an 01 that had to have them replaced at 57k.
2006-11-27 13:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mikel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is actually several things that could cause a vibration. If the vibration was there prior to the new tires and brakes it is possible that it may be the CV shaft. If an alignment was done when you purchased tires, they should have checked your suspension, ie. ball joints, tie rods(inner and outer) shocks and/or struts. If the vibration came after the tires were put on suspect balace is off... If the vehicle has aluminum rims it is reccomended that you re-torqe the lugnuts after 50 miles...
2006-11-27 13:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rich K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the balance double checked, usually a tire balance shake will start at 45-55 though. check the engine mounts, if they are worn out and sagging it will cause a cv joint vibration, its also felt when taking off at 3/4 throttle. If the axle make noise going around turns in the city and in parking lots then they need to be replaced right away.
2006-11-27 13:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by quickcuda69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop and id first see if the tires were balanced right on it you can spend a lot of money on foolish answers on here and still not get the problem fixed,i been at this for 36 yrs,and i have seen a lot,so try the balance on the tires first,,even though there new,and was balanced ,this don't mean it was done right,,at least have them checked,and then id look and see if i had a CV joint that had some play in it,,then go from there,,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-11-27 13:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you need to replace the cv joints, but I'd look at getting an alignment first. Then check the struts or check those new tires one of them may be out of round. Just try getting the alignment first see if that helps.
2006-11-27 13:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by bro_ken128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bad cv joint,you usually hear a clicking noise on turns.check the bearings and if you want to ,you could see how much play in the cv joints and while you are under the car check the axle boots.
2006-11-27 18:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I AGREE WITH THE DODGE MAN he has been in the business for a long time,as I have.I would take his answers to be the best so far,oh just one more thing you could have a bent rim.If you rotate the tires does it go away or get better ? anyway take it to the pro's let them find it before you waste your money and something else breaks because of it.
2006-11-27 18:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by plysocr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get into an accident? That's an awfully new car to be replacing cv joints on.
2006-11-27 13:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a bad bearing in the front. if it was the cv joint it would make noise when you turn...like pop noise.
2006-11-27 13:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by H♥pe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋