Re: Shaking?!?!

Aug 16, 2003 1 Replies


Hi all


> My clio's recently developed a prob at high speeds. When it gets to about
> 65mph the steering wheel vibrates quite badly, this stays the same until i
> get to about 80mph when the vibrating is reduced and eventually stops when i
> get faster i.e. about 95mph.
> I've had the tires balanced, re-balanced, and balanced again at another
> garage. I've also changed the brake discs and pads (had to be done anyway,
> didn't stop the shaking though).
> I don't think its the bearings as i dont get any clunking noises when
> cornering. One thing i have also noticed along with the problem is the ride
> now seems a little bit rougher around town roads?
> At the moment i think it could be the drive shaft. Does anyone have any
> ideas what else it might be and how to check this?
> Thanks
> Dazz
>
> have you had all four wheels balanced ? is the vibration REALLY coming

from the front ? -- just a thought

Had a similar problem with an Mondeo.

In the end, the culprit was the rear offside tyre. It was turning oval :) Almost impossible to see until it got quite bad.

MJ

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