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Old 12-15-2010, 09:39 AM
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when ever i get to 60 mph or over the steering wheel starts to shake alot also it does it sometimes when im sitting at a stop light for a while. could the tires be out of alinement or be unbalanced? is it ok to drive it like this? the car is a 1989 crx si
Old 12-15-2010, 09:52 AM
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Your alignment/balance should not cause the steering wheel to shake at a stop. At speed, yes, but not at a stop. I would check the motor mounts.
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Originally Posted by FSRslug
Your alignment/balance should not cause the steering wheel to shake at a stop. At speed, yes, but not at a stop. I would check the motor mounts.
I agree, it sounds like you have two issues. Mounts and alignment/wheel balance
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thanks guys ill get it checked out. i read some where else it might be the rotors?
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Originally Posted by thebluecrx
thanks guys ill get it checked out. i read some where else it might be the rotors?
This is only the case if it shakes when you are braking if so your rotors are warped
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ok thanks
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Default Re: bad steering wheel shake

The shaking at 60 and at completely stopped are not related. If you mean shaking at slow speeds, then you have an out of round tire. A blister, flat spot or wheel not completely flush,

You should look into replacing the rack end bushing to fix the play in ur steering.
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