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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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My 1998 accord has a front end shimmy at 55 mph to 60 mph. Below 55 & above 60 the shimmy goes away? The front tires are in nice shape with no broken belts, tires have been spin balanced, Tires show no uneven wear due to alignment ??
Could this be a C.V. joint or axle shaft problem ? or internal tranny problem ? Sway bar ?
Any Ideas ?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by speeddog
My 1998 accord has a front end shimmy at 55 mph to 60 mph. Below 55 & above 60 the shimmy goes away? The front tires are in nice shape with no broken belts, tires have been spin balanced, Tires show no uneven wear due to alignment ??
Could this be a C.V. joint or axle shaft problem ? or internal tranny problem ? Sway bar ?
Any Ideas ?
Thanks, Speeddog
Rebalance tires again. I have a 98 accord and noticed that Michelin tires work the best on this car.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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i found it that when its more the opposite of his situation ... if the tires were out of balance they would shake at higher speeds ... not at lower speeds ... how are your motor mounts?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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also check the rims, on many balance machines will tell you it's zero'd out, but the rim can still be bent.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 96F22B1Accord
also check the rims, on many balance machines will tell you it's zero'd out, but the rim can still be bent.
X2. OEM or aftermarket wheels?
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