hi guys i got an 94 accord with h22 swap.My car has vibration problem at higher revs.Reason for this problem might be i drove the car without a steering wheel belt over a month then i started doing vibration at higher revs.When I am pulling it easy it doesn't do any vibration even though at high revs.On the other side when i pull it hard then front end vibrates crazy. I don't think it is about tires or alignment because i got new tires around 3 months ago and balanced them.Right after I got new tires i also did alignment as well. does anybody have any idea what i am talking about.thxxx

 

Could be a lot of things... is it only at speed or during acceleration from a stop, while spinning tires it could just be wheel hop (especially since you said it was only one side with a non-lsd only one wheel would hop), a bad axle, etc...

If it is wheel hop, you could install a traction bar... might cost a bit though

 

when its parked it doesn't vibrate during acceleration.It only does it when i am speeding.for instance when press the gas pedal hard to accelerate it vibrates crazy.On the other hand if i press the gas pedal kindly it wont vibrate until 6k rpm.I think axles might cause this problem.when I am making turns click noise coming up from passenger side axle do you think it causes the problem?

 

It sounds like you need a new axle. They click on turns when they are worn out.

 

do you think it is the only reason causes the vibration?

 

Its hard to say without seeing or riding in the car but it is a good place to start. A worn axle will wobble a bit. I had it happen on a 92 civic si I once had. It had a horrible vibration due to a bad axle. Keep us posted on what you find after replacing the axle.

 

Chances are good that it is the axle CV joint is causing the vibration. If it is clicking around a turn it is already going out. Replace it and then see if the vibration continues. You need to replace it anyway. When the axle finally breaks you won't be able to move, even though you've still got another good axle, the power will go thru the one with the least resistance (ie the broken one)

 

I will let you guys know the results soon thanks

 

I have finally figured it out.It is about front passenger side bearing.I have lifted the car and I realized that spindle doesn't hold the wheel tight enough.I also checked the bolts and studs they all look seem good.Probably the bearing is bad so I am gonna get new spindle with bearing in this week.Right after I replace it I am gonna let you guys know the results.By the way thanks for all your suggestions.

 

If the wheel is moving when jacked up it could be something else... take the wheel off and grab the disc at 12 and 6 o'clock, see if you can move it in and out. If it moves much it could be a ball joint. Look more closely at the ball joints to see if they're moving much.

Then grab the disc at 3 and 9 o'clock and move in and out. If it moves, look for flexing outer tie rod ends. If it is clicking any and moving look at the inner tie rods. There's a bellows boot covering the inner joint, but you should be able to see if it's moving inward too much and usually makes a click sound with extra clearance.

If all that is good then suspect the wheel bearing...

A bad wheel bearing would usually have a noise associated with it while rolling, and it typically causes the wheel to jiggle when braking.

A bad tie rod or ball joint would cause alignment issues that would lead to vibration at certain speeds... although a wheel bearing would also cause vibration I think it would be more pronounced than what you are experiencing. It could be a combination of things.

 

sounds like its time for a new wheel hub bearing

 

i have the same problem to just notice it yesterday i was thinking it my axles but i dont hear any clicking sound am going to check the axle and bearings tomorrow

 

There's a lot of stuff that can cause wheel vibration (ball joints, tie rods, steering gear, bushing, wheel bearing, axle joints).... best to pinpoint it first before making unnecessary repairs

 

^ true

check wheels

tires might be uneven causing it to wobble
rims might need balancing

 

Hey guys I just replaced axle,, spindle with hub bearing and also outer tie rod on front passenger side.Most of the vibration went away after the replacement but sadly i can clearly notice that there is still vibration during acceleration.Therefore I lifted the car one more time about 5min ago to check driver side hub bearing and tie rod for this time.Hub bearing seems good but tie rod moves alot up and down compare the one i just replaced on the passenger side.So do you guys think bad tie rod causes the vibration?or do you think bad transmission causes that?Any other ideas?

 

A bad tie rod end will allow the alignment to vary, causing vibration... after replacing a tie rod it will be out of alignment, so you will need to get it aligned or it will vibrate.

 

^ yes sir ^

 

thanks then i will get alignment as soon as possible

 

If you have a bad tie rod end or loose ball joint then getting an alignment will be a waste. You should verify that these components are good before getting an alignment. Most shops will check for you, but some are probably shady and will just do it anyways.

 

^ true

 

I will check on that before i get alignment.Thanks for your recommendation

 

There is another issue that i am facing today.After front passenger side axle,spindle,hub bearing and tie rod replacement.I just realized that my passenger side front wheel got some turquoise blue grease spread inside of the wheel.I just quick-looked to the axle without lifting the car it seems good.I don't know where did the grease come from.Please let me know if you guys have any clue what i am talking about.??

 

around what RPM does this happened cause it happened around 4000 in my b10 and it was cause i was about to through 2 main bearings

 

outer cv boot? that's the only thing ard there with a lot of grease that rotate huh....

for the vibration my personal experience...a broken driveshaft locking clip(inside the gb)terrible vibration during acceleration especially a hard 1....

 

I will check the cv boot this weekend.Thanks

When you said a broken drive shaft might causes the vibration I remember I drove the car without power steering belt at least for a month I was making very hard turns.Even thought i got new belt later my steering wheel never felt right after hardly using it.Steering wheel feels loose.What do you guys think it could be?