My boyfriend just replaced my axle shaft on the front driver side of the car and ever since there has been strong vibrations in the wheels. I also noticed it seems as though the steering wheel bounces back and forthI had my front end aligned 2 1/2 years ago, so I am wondering if it is the tires or another alignment. Help!
ya you would just need spacers. But that would look really really stupid.
look ridiculous all depends on you if you are Lewis Hamilton then yes go right ahead, but if you do look like a hoodie who stole the car then yes you will look ridiculous
The first thing to do is have some one stand to the side but, in front of the car and look at the in and out side of the tire. Some times the belt in the tire breaks and you will see the side bubble out. Next double check every thing that was taken apart to replace the drive shaft. Even the lug nust on the wheel. Could even be tire ballance. Then if you can't find any thing take it in and have them check it. Good luck.
Is your vehicle a front wiheel drive? I am assuming it is because you said he replaced the rf axle shaft. I hope he replaced the half-shaft and not just the CV joint. If it did not shimmy (vibrate back and forth) before, the cause could be improper installation of the half-shaft. It it did shimmiy before, the tires should have been checked for balance. Alignment usually does not give out in 2-1/2 yrs unless you have been driving over some pretty hard bumps and holes. Check your tires for cupping. It will be along the edges of the tires and looks like a series of dimples. The bigger the cups, the more shimmy you will have. Not knowing anything more about your car, these are the only suggestions I can offer.
Four things to have checked. The left front brake rotor may have rust and corrosion stuck between the wheel hub. The wheel may not be torqued correctly. The outer center locking bolt on the axle may not be torqued correctly which if so has ruined the wheel bearing on the left side. The wheels and tires may need balancing.
