Would incorrect tracking cause steering wheel vibration ?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Gary Murison, Dec 10, 2003.

  1. Gary Murison

    Gary Murison Guest

    Hi,

    I get a noticeable vibration in my steering wheel between the speeds of
    65mph and 70mph - it disappears at any speed above and below that.

    I have had the wheels balanced, so that can be ruled out, and none of them
    are buckled. I have also checked the brakes in case I had a sticking
    calliper - but all seems well there too. Suspension also appears fine, and
    there are no apparent loose or worn steering joints or arms. Oh yes, wheel
    bearings seem fine too.

    I haven't yet had the tracking done on the car, and wondered if that could
    cause such a vibration?

    Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Gary
     
    Gary Murison, Dec 10, 2003
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  2. Gary Murison

    Dave Dodson Guest

    Gary,
    Vibrations such as you describe are caused by some part not turning or
    rotating within its intended plane of rotation (that is - it is out of
    balance). You said that your tires were balanced. Were they rotated at the
    same time and were the wheels and tires checked for an "out of round"
    condition during the balancing process. An out of round tire or wheel can
    cause the very condition you describe. If the tires were not rotated, try
    rotating front to rear and vice-versa (obviously). Then test drive to see if
    the condition has changed. Any change would indicate that one of the
    tire/wheel combinations was at fault. Back to the tire shop, put
    tires/wheels on a dynamic balancer and check for roundness and/or wobble. If
    you eliminate the tires, then the suspension is the next to check. Inner
    tie-rod ends are hard to diagnose but can also cause such a problem. A good
    front end shakedown prior to alignment (4wheel) might solve the problem. If
    you can definitely eliminate suspension components, then the propeller
    shafts (sorry) drive axles and cv joints should be checked. That's just
    about the whole ball of wax. Within those components should be the
    culprit... Good luck.

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Dec 11, 2003
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