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#1 (**permalink**) 14 Jun 2007, 10:23 pm

I have approx. 149k miles and feel vibration through the steering wheel at
speeds of 65-73 mph. I believe that the right half-shaft shaft is in need
of replacement. I hear a clunking noise when making a left turn. Could a
bad half-shaft cause vibration in the front end, or is it more likely a tire
out of balance or a bad steering or suspension component? Any help or
suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe

#2 (**permalink**) 14 Jun 2007, 10:31 pm

Joe Guarino wrote:
> I have approx. 149k miles and feel vibration through the steering wheel at
> speeds of 65-73 mph. I believe that the right half-shaft shaft is in need
> of replacement. I hear a clunking noise when making a left turn. Could a
> bad half-shaft cause vibration in the front end, or is it more likely a tire
> out of balance or a bad steering or suspension component? Any help or
> suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe
>
>
could be either. check both. but if your drive shaft is clunking on
corners, it needs replacement anyway.

#3 (**permalink**) 14 Jun 2007, 10:32 pm

it could be the half shaft in very bad shape. i would becareful driving it
until you get that fixed it may be ready to bust.

-jeff
"Joe Guarino" <joeguarino@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have approx. 149k miles and feel vibration through the steering wheel at
>speeds of 65-73 mph. I believe that the right half-shaft shaft is in need
>of replacement. I hear a clunking noise when making a left turn. Could a
>bad half-shaft cause vibration in the front end, or is it more likely a
>tire out of balance or a bad steering or suspension component? Any help or
>suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe
>

#4 (**permalink**) 14 Jun 2007, 10:40 pm

I will check (probably change) the half-shaft and see if that resolves the
vibration problem. The clunking noise is not that bad, though I realize
that it will only get worse, not better. Thanks to Jeff and Jim for the
replies. Joe
"Jeff" <honda@hondas.hon> wrote in message
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> it could be the half shaft in very bad shape. i would becareful driving it
> until you get that fixed it may be ready to bust.
>
>
> -jeff
> "Joe Guarino" <joeguarino@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:RaqdnZEwqoOzm-_bnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>I have approx. 149k miles and feel vibration through the steering wheel at
>>speeds of 65-73 mph. I believe that the right half-shaft shaft is in need
>>of replacement. I hear a clunking noise when making a left turn. Could a
>>bad half-shaft cause vibration in the front end, or is it more likely a
>>tire out of balance or a bad steering or suspension component? Any help
>>or suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe
>>
>

#5 (**permalink**) 14 Jun 2007, 11:16 pm

Joe Guarino wrote:
> I will check (probably change) the half-shaft and see if that resolves the
> vibration problem.

much cheaper to get the wheel balanced first - a lot of times it's free
depending you your tire shop. don't just throw money at the problem
without some diagnosis.

> The clunking noise is not that bad, though I realize
> that it will only get worse, not better. Thanks to Jeff and Jim for the
> replies. Joe
> "Jeff" <honda@hondas.hon> wrote in message
> news:fLnci.19394$C96.2542@newssvr23.news.prodigy.n et...
>> it could be the half shaft in very bad shape. i would becareful driving it
>> until you get that fixed it may be ready to bust.
>>
>>
>> -jeff
>> "Joe Guarino" <joeguarino@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:RaqdnZEwqoOzm-_bnZ2dnUVZ_t2tnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>> I have approx. 149k miles and feel vibration through the steering wheel at
>>> speeds of 65-73 mph. I believe that the right half-shaft shaft is in need
>>> of replacement. I hear a clunking noise when making a left turn. Could a
>>> bad half-shaft cause vibration in the front end, or is it more likely a
>>> tire out of balance or a bad steering or suspension component? Any help
>>> or suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe
>>>
>
>

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