aaronhahn777

I'm Stumped...

The problem:
-Experiencing a faint shake all-the-time
-Shimmy is obvious and can be felt in the steering wheel when making small, short & quick swerves (left and right) at low speeds (feels kinda lumpy or grabby)
-Harmonic vibration at ~110 km/hr
-No noise is observed

What I've done so far:
-Bearings replaced
-Rims replaced
-Tires replaced
-Alignment done
-Tire Balance... and re-balance done

Things Checked:
-Tie Rods Tight
-Ball-joints tight
-Stabilizers and Bushings all tight
-Steering Rack Tight
-Brake Calipers Tight
-Tire Radial Runout ~0.015" - ok
-Lateral Runout ~0.020" - ok
-Rotors Runout Left 0.002" - ok
-Right 0.001" - ok
-Driverside Axle Runout 0.037" (at centre of halfshaft) - ????
-Passengerside Axle Runout 0.030" (at centre of halfshaft) - ????

Thoughts:
-Could a bad CV cause this although there is no sound or chattering?
-The axle's (both sides) have a visible lateral runout... could cause vibration to be felt at the steering wheel?
-I'm thinking I should replace the both axles and see what happens... any help would be much appreciated.

lazlong

Might be axles. Sometimes the top mount on the struts will go bad and it'll wobble like that.

See #'s 2, 7, and 9: http://www.hondapartscheap.com/south...t=0&quantity=0

*That only represents a 7th gen, follow the link to your specific model 'cause the '01-'02 are different size than the '03-'05.

aaronhahn777

Thanks for the tips... i've already got quotes from my local shop for $260 for both sides.

2005
Honda EX 4Dr
1.7 L Manual (no abs)