Alright as the topic states, I'mhaving an issue with my car pulling to the left when i give it gas and when i let off the gas the car pulls back to the right.

I have a 94 RS Integra. I recently did a complete type-r swap. I used the same axles at first, but they started making noise so i took my car to the same place that did my swap and had him replace the axles. He bought NEW axels from NAPA not the remanned ones. Now driving the car the car will shutter/vibrate around 40mph and on and off the freeway when i give the car gas the car will pull to the left. When i let off the gas the car pulls back to the right. I can actually hold the steering wheel still and when i press the gas the car turns to the left and the steering wheel does not move. I have gotten the car aligned and the car does not drive any better at all. the only other thing that was replaced recently was the clutch and i added energy suspension motor mount inserts.

Any help with this issue would be greatly appreicated has the car does not feel safe to drive.

edit: Tonight I was driving the car down the freeway. The car was pulling to the left, and i put the car in neutral and let it roll. As soon as I pressed the clutch in, the car straightened up and started driving fine. The whole time the car was in neutral it drove straight. When I pressed the clutch in it was like something just let go of the steering wheel and the car quit pulling.


Modified by K . I . N . G ! at 12:20 AM 9/1/2006

 

Have you checked your Steering rack and pinion boots or end links??
Make sure that the not damaged or even missing the bolts or cottor pins.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tha_liks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Have you checked your Steering rack and pinion boots or end links??
Make sure that the not damaged or even missing the bolts or cottor pins.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No i haven't but i will do this. are there any other siggestions?

I wouldn't think these things would be messed with when changing the axles? The car went in and had the axles and the motor mount inserts all done at the same time.

 

There is a Pin on the end of of one of the axles and another pin on the intermidate drive shaft, that prevents the axle from moving from side to side, it hold the axles. The only way, to make sure they did put them on is to remove the axles yourself and check to make sure the small round clips are there.

 

after you do all that.....make sure you also get an alignment done. Just to be on the safe side.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tha_liks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There is a Pin on the end of of one of the axles and another pin on the intermidate drive shaft, that prevents the axle from moving from side to side, it hold the axles. The only way, to make sure they did put them on is to remove the axles yourself and check to make sure the small round clips are there.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i changed my brakes today and found that the drivers side brake assembly was only hand tightened. I changed both front rotors and put the assembly back on correctly. the car drives better now, but i STILL get the vibration/shaking and the pulling when the clutch is engaged.

 

Well the vibration/shaking have to do with the energy suspension motor mount inserts, they rattle the **** out of you car, Your car takes the pounding of the engine, cuz the mounts are stiff now. Nothin you can do about that but live with it or put your stock one back on. As for the pulling it has to do with your alignment, take it back to the shop that you paid, and have them reedo it, You paid them for a job well done, not a half *** job.

 

First things first check your tire pressure...then possibly ask if you need an alignment, most palces give free est so go and see what they say, if you jsut say you want an alignment theyll do it but it might not fix your problem..

 

I posted earlier I just had an alignment done. I have also checked tire pressure. And for the vibration, i really don't believe its coming from the mounts as the whole car is shaking, not just the steering wheel. I've thought about taking it back to the alignment shop, but its been like 2 weeks.

Thanks again for all the imput!

 

bump for more info!

 

Any more advice?

 

still need some help

 

i have new NAPA axels in my DA been threw 4 pairs still got the vibration from 20-40 also on the freeway pulling i do have also but then agaion my inner and outtter tie rods are shot i plan on getting rid of the axels for OEM or a place down here in florida called gator racing axels. i did have more vibration after my ES motot mount inserts also but that was be4 the shitty napa axels

 

My 91 was doing the same thing when I bought it. It turned out that the left outer radius rod bushing was loose, and about ready to fall apart. Tightened it up with lock tight, end of problem.Just something to check.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris91lsDA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My 91 was doing the same thing when I bought it. It turned out that the left outer radius rod bushing was loose, and about ready to fall apart. Tightened it up with lock tight, end of problem.Just something to check.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nice first post! Welcome to H-T

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris91lsDA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My 91 was doing the same thing when I bought it. It turned out that the left outer radius rod bushing was loose, and about ready to fall apart. Tightened it up with lock tight, end of problem.Just something to check.</TD></TR></TABLE>

94+ Integras don't have radius rods.

 

I experienced the same problem (but left/right reversed) with my stock 2002 S2000, but no fix found yet. Alignment is ok, tires ok and rear suspension ok (it' RWD so first thing that was checked). Front end is ok too. Seems to be something not that obvious as it's only noticeable at speeds above approx. 60 and below 85. At those speeds, the more torque that gets to the wheels, the greater the effect. Honda dealer was no help...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tha_liks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well the vibration/shaking have to do with the energy suspension motor mount inserts, they rattle the **** out of you car, Your car takes the pounding of the engine, cuz the mounts are stiff now. Nothin you can do about that but live with it or put your stock one back on. As for the pulling it has to do with your alignment, take it back to the shop that you paid, and have them reedo it, You paid them for a job well done, not a half *** job.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I disagree.. The mount inserts do cause SOME vibration at idle, but once you get moving, the vibrations go away, and they should not cause the car to pull to one side.

I would however, thouroughly re-check the motor mounts. a broken or torn motor mount will cause the motor to shift under load and pull to one side like you are describing. make sure you motor mounts are not cracked/broken, and make sure the inserts are seated correctly and have not popped out either. Also, re-check and make sure all the bolts are properly tightened too.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike-y &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I disagree.. The mount inserts do cause SOME vibration at idle, but once you get moving, the vibrations go away, and they should not cause the car to pull to one side.

I would however, thouroughly re-check the motor mounts. a broken or torn motor mount will cause the motor to shift under load and pull to one side like you are describing. make sure you motor mounts are not cracked/broken, and make sure the inserts are seated correctly and have not popped out either. Also, re-check and make sure all the bolts are properly tightened too.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for your advice!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92DAIntegraXSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have new NAPA axels in my DA been threw 4 pairs still got the vibration from 20-40 also on the freeway pulling i do have also but then agaion my inner and outtter tie rods are shot i plan on getting rid of the axels for OEM or a place down here in florida called gator racing axels. i did have more vibration after my ES motot mount inserts also but that was be4 the shitty napa axels</TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you buy NEW NAPA axles?

 

yyup ive been threw 4 pairs trying to get rid of my vibration. and cant seem to find a good pair. i tried my friend axels out of his DA and it went away and they were brand new OEM replacements so i might do hat of get axels from that shop down here.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92DAIntegraXSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yyup ive been threw 4 pairs trying to get rid of my vibration. and cant seem to find a good pair. i tried my friend axels out of his DA and it went away and they were brand new OEM replacements so i might do hat of get axels from that shop down here.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn. *** NAPA

 

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