What I Learned From the 'Other' Forum

[lt1jane]

I found this on the "other" forum.

 

[Shelly Flanagan]

That's the same one that I found on here already.

 

[Admin Greg]

I'm not sure if it works, but it makes sense. If it does work, it's a cheap and easy fix for the steering wheel vibration. I'm going to try it this weekend."Here is a simple fix to try for the steering wheel vibration. It worked for me and it cost me nothing.First, I raised the front wheels off the ground. This can be done by jacking up the front of the car and placing jack stands under the frame rails or by using ramps.Second, start the car and turn the steering wheel from side to side while looking at the front wheels. What you are looking for is any movement of the front wheels that is not accompanied by movement of the steering wheel. This would indicate play in the tie rod ends, ball joints, or other steering components.Third, if you see any movement of the wheels not accompanied by movement of the steering wheel, have someone else turn the wheel back and forth while you feel the tie rods and ball joints for play. I found that the left inner tie rod end had quite a bit of play. I could feel the ball and socket moving back and forth in the tie rod end.Fourth, if you find play in any of the front end components, replace the worn part. If you do not find any play in the front end components, go to step five.Fifth, have someone else turn the steering wheel back and forth while you look at the power steering pump. If the pump is moving back and forth, the pump is bad and needs to be replaced. If the pump is not moving, go to step six.Sixth, have someone else turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the front motor mount. If the mount is moving back and forth, the mount is bad and needs to be replaced. If the mount is not moving, go to step seven.Seventh, have someone else turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the front engine mount. If the mount is moving back and forth, the mount is bad and needs to be replaced. If the mount is not moving, go to step eight.Eighth, have someone else turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the transmission mount. If the mount is moving back and forth, the mount is bad and needs to be replaced. If the mount is not moving, go to step nine.Ninth, have someone else turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the other motor