Understanding the Key Symptoms of a Worn or Failing Drive Shaft
Common signs include intense car vibrations and abnormal noises, clunking, rattling, and scraping, coming from under the vehicle. Drive shafts are a very precision balanced and weighted component because they rotate at very high speeds and torque values to turn the wheels. When the drive shaft has any issue, it can cause problems that affect
VIDEO – How Dual-Mass Flywheels Smooth Vibrations
Smaller vehicles can actually create more torsional vibration. This video is sponsored by LuK, a Schaeffler brand.
Curing Tire Vibration Woes With RFV Wheel Balancing
Most shops have the incorrect assumption that anything more than a simple balance takes too much time.
Anchor Industries Tech Tip: Engine Vibration
When engine vibration is noticeable at idle, especially with 4-cylinder, odd-fire V6 and diesel engines, it is most likely a sign that the mounts are worn or completely broken. These vibrations tend to worsen when the A/C compressor is engaged.
VIDEO: Brake Rotor Balancing And Vibration
Andrew Markel discusses brake rotor manufacturing, and how the process of balancing a rotor helps prevent vibration during vehicle operation. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Drive Shaft And Drivetrain Vibrations: Understanding The Order And Math
To determine if a vibration is vehicle- or engine-speed related, the easiest thing to do is slip the transmission into neutral and let the vehicle coast when the vibration is most noticeable. If the vibration continues, then the vibration is vehicle-speed related. Likewise, if the vibration subsides, the vibration is engine-speed related.
What Causes Binding in the Steering System After Rack Replacement?
Binding in steering system, poor returnability, noise, no assist to either or both sides of vehicle, vibration or leaks.
