Over the past 6-12 months I've had a stubburn vibration on my '97 Max. After repeated highspeed balancing, 4 wheel alignment, complete brake and suspension check by certified Nissan mechanic, problem continues. Tires have been rotated to rule out rims. Both outer CV's have been replaced recently. The shake can be felt in both the steering wheel and seat. Nissan had a recall on control arms for '95-'97s but say my VIN was not included. Only other info I can share, I hear a binding (clicking) noise on the RF wheel when car is coming to a stop and wheel is turned to left. Only does it under braking. I'm perplexed. Any ideas?
vibration at 65+mph
Jun 03, 2006
7 Replies
- are you abs sure you have new axles? Yes, you paid... (smbdy else got the axles...)
- engine/tranny mounts?
- problematic tires
Maybe the short wheel drive&ball shafts have a problem.
What brand tires? The bead wall on some brands is weaker than others and can produce the issues noted...tire rotation will not clear it up as they all have the same side/bead wall construction.
Bobby
Regarding the tires, they are top of the line Michellin ($150 each) with about 25,000 miles. The rear set are Firestone, which are due to be replaced. When I rotated them, got the exact same vibration. Is it possible that one of the pistons in my brake caliper isn't releasing completely? Accelerating from a dead stop the steering wheel jerks right. And even though I've recently had it 4-wheel alligned, it wants to drift right. Thanks for the feedback.
...Is it possible that one of the pistons in my brake caliper isn't releasing completely? ... You said up there that nissan tech inspected... if caliper doesnt release and he cannot find that out, really anythin is possible. Raise the wheels and check yourself, compare how they rotate/feel on each side.
Intermittently varying pulling to side may come from loose joint, brake, pwrsteering, constant pull from tire (pressure?), bad alignment.
I had Michelin MXV4+ tires and had the same problem. Balancing, rotation, etc etc. Got Yokohama dB tires at half the price and got rid of the vibration and improved wet traction by 100%.
Tire and wheel balanc> Over the past 6-12 months I've had a stubburn vibration on my '97 Max.
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