Does My Car Need a Wheel Balancing Service? Your vehicle’s wheels may need to be balanced if you notice any of the following warning signs: Vibrations in the steering wheel Uneven tyre tread wear Steering issues Bad shock absorbers Bad wheel bearings Poor fuel economy Any of these issues cou...
The wheel hub and steering knuckle are connected to the vehicle’s frame by means of the control arms, with bushings located at the joints between the upper and lower arms. These bushings are meant to absorb shocks and vibrations, but when these impacts build up over time, the parts will ...
Caution should be used with zebra tape. As the tape wraps around the shaft, the overlap at the ends can create a butt joint. This butt joint may create what appears to be large fluctuations in the rpm which are not really present in the shaft rotation. A correction algorithm can be appl...
I'm not saying tire techs are always innocent; certainly we make mistakes. But I spent 10 years specializing in finding and fixing vibrations, and there were still times that I had to tell a customer, “These are the wrong tires for your car, for reasons that I just don't fully unders...
He has trouble with his legs now, so he was looking to sell the motorcycle and I decided to buy it. It is in decent shape considering the age and the biggest concern I have is the vibrations it has. I am a little scared when I am riding it down the road and every time I turn...
Squeaking noises from the suspension are common, especially as cars get older. The suspension system absorbs the shocks and vibrations of the wheels due to bumps and imperfections such as potholes on the road. It makes for a smooth ride. Squeaking noises could mean the suspension system has jus...
But unlike our comfortable home and office environments, a vehicle is subject to a much wider range of temperatures, shocks, and continuous vibrations. In addition, there is EMI and RFI that must be blocked so that critical data is not interfered with, especially those related to driver assista...
Harsh Cabin Vibrations Worn ball joints may come loose, causing the suspension to rattle around as you drive. The rattling and shaking you can feel in the suspension or through the steering wheel can signify wear and tear on the ball joints. ...
on the steering joints to absorb road bumps and minimize vibrations and noise. One of the primary causes of a faulty sway bar is a worn-out bushing, which may create popping, squeaking, or knocking noises near the front tires. These sounds are more pronounced when you’re driving over ...
The Shock Absorber:Swallows bumps and dampens vibrations caused by irregularities on the roadway. Other components of the strut geometry include the spring seats, the strut bearing, and the steering knuckle. Struts are typically installed in conjunction with the front wheels, but depending on a veh...