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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 10:03 AM
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Vibration

Vibrations I can’t find I will replace everything in the front end besides the sway bar and the brake calipers I have no idea could anybody help me out?
Old Jun 30, 2023 | 10:19 AM
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Welcome to the site, first off look at the lower control arm rear bushings and the ball joints, look at the outer tie rod ends for loose conditions.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ol-arms-44378/
Old Jun 30, 2023 | 01:54 PM
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That ^^^^ and wheel balance and rack and alignment andtire damage and...

If you can't find anything loose, try putting the rear tires on the front and see if anything changes.
Old Jun 30, 2023 | 02:49 PM
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Check the control arm bushings by car in park, try to roll the front tires; if the tire rolls and the car doesn't they are bad.
Check the hub/bearings by jacking the corner up, grasp the tire at 12 O'clock and 6 O'clock and push pull; if you can feel any movement they are bad.
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 07:11 AM
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my vibration manifested itself on the steering wheel,
gone when I replaced the rotors and pads...
the brake calipers were not perfect, namely, the rupture of the piston collar allowed dirt, the piston did not extend smoothly and eventually ate the rotors.
And it is true! Worn silent blocks and stabilizer struts also vibrate - needs to be checked first.
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks much man

Originally Posted by Oldblue
Welcome to the site, first off look at the lower control arm rear bushings and the ball joints, look at the outer tie rod ends for loose conditions.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ol-arms-44378/
Im thinking it’s the outer tie rod I can roll back an forth
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Check the control arm bushings by car in park, try to roll the front tires; if the tire rolls and the car doesn't they are bad.
I've never quite understood what you mean by this, could you explain?

Couldn't that result also point to worn CV axles, or slop in the transmission?
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 03:18 PM
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And


Are goood examples
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 03:23 PM
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Thank you
Old Jul 1, 2023 | 03:53 PM
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Of course, knowing exactly when and where the vibration is sensed would narrow the possibilities.
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