I have a vibration (minor, but annoying me) at speed around the 80mph zone, light acceleration or cruising. It feels like it could be a CV shaft issue. I can feel it in the Steering but not like a tire balance issue or suspension vibration, more like a harmonic in the chassis.
2006 Speed6, 94ooomi, above average condition, regular maintenance and above average care.
Here is what I have already covered...
1. Tires are new and balanced (last season). Problem occurred with the previous set of tires. No visible odd wear patterns.
2. Alignment on the car is done every spring to my number specs (from knowledgeable members here).
3. Moving tires makes no difference.
4. Wheel bearings 4-5 years old, still tight, used the expensive ones.
5. Steering input changes makes no difference.
6. Ball joints and LCA all tight, new sway bar links.
Suffice to say, I have ruled out the wheel ends.
When I replaced the clutch, I had removed the shafts. IIRC the issue started after, but its hard to recall for sure. I had marked the orientation before removal, but now I wonder if the TC shaft wasnt in the same orientation upon reassembly.
I am about to purchase a new (not Reman) CV shaft, but before I pull the trigger I am looking for insight. Attached is a video of the Rt Fr CV shaft inner cup. Although the shaft dosent have any play or looseness in the unit itself, in the video the inner cup isnt seating squarely on the TC output.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Is this an excessive amount of play? Im inclined to think the cup rotates askew causing an off balance condition. Would replacing or adjusting the C-clip on the end of the output shaft help or is the issue related to the CV and/or output shaft not mating tight? Any insight would be appreciated. This is the last loose end to tie up before bringing the car out this May.
2006 Speed6, 94ooomi, above average condition, regular maintenance and above average care.
Here is what I have already covered...
1. Tires are new and balanced (last season). Problem occurred with the previous set of tires. No visible odd wear patterns.
2. Alignment on the car is done every spring to my number specs (from knowledgeable members here).
3. Moving tires makes no difference.
4. Wheel bearings 4-5 years old, still tight, used the expensive ones.
5. Steering input changes makes no difference.
6. Ball joints and LCA all tight, new sway bar links.
Suffice to say, I have ruled out the wheel ends.
When I replaced the clutch, I had removed the shafts. IIRC the issue started after, but its hard to recall for sure. I had marked the orientation before removal, but now I wonder if the TC shaft wasnt in the same orientation upon reassembly.
I am about to purchase a new (not Reman) CV shaft, but before I pull the trigger I am looking for insight. Attached is a video of the Rt Fr CV shaft inner cup. Although the shaft dosent have any play or looseness in the unit itself, in the video the inner cup isnt seating squarely on the TC output.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Is this an excessive amount of play? Im inclined to think the cup rotates askew causing an off balance condition. Would replacing or adjusting the C-clip on the end of the output shaft help or is the issue related to the CV and/or output shaft not mating tight? Any insight would be appreciated. This is the last loose end to tie up before bringing the car out this May.
