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Old 10-19-2003, 08:19 AM
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I am having a problem but I'm not sure what is is. When driving I can feel a small viberation or loose like coming from the front end. Kinda like if you every rode a bike with a loose goose neck. I don't feel it all the time but on bumpy roads and turns. And when I hit the brakes it pulls hard to either side. Does anyone have a idea what might be causing this? Just started happen. Any help would be appreciated...... Holla back :? :?:
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Any alignment problems? Is it just when driving straight or does it vibrate in a turn? Might also be a Magnasteer problem or bearings.
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What year? (Should put this in your sig)
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
Any alignment problems? Is it just when driving straight or does it vibrate in a turn? Might also be a Magnasteer problem or bearings.
I just had an alignment done 3 weeks ago. And I can feel the vibration anytime. Could this be a tie rob or strut problem? Bearings were checked earlieran found no problems at that time. I have a 2000 SE.
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Try to move your tie rod ends back and forth to see if there is any play in it. Check the CV joints and even your bearings.
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You may check at getting your tires balanced and checked. You could have a tire out of round or lost a balance weight. Does it get worse with higher speeds? When did you rotate your tires last? How many miles on them?
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No it does not get worse with speed. And no these are new tires and rims. They were balanced and I had a 4 wheel alignment done soon after. But this problem was there before the swap of the wheels. But it was not so noticable. I thought it was my brakes. But I check the rotors & pads and they look good. Tomorrow I will check the tie rod for play. Will let you know what I find.....Thanks Guys
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Good luck..hope its nothing major
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I have a vibration in my front end. I am sure mine is a bearing
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