Causes of car steering wheel vibration
The steering wheel is one of the essential parts of the car's steering system. However, some drivers have encountered the situation where the steering wheel vibrates when the car is moving at high speed or at any time when it is moving forward. Below are the specific causes and conditions of unstable steering when rolling.
Causes of car steering wheel vibration
Improper wheel installation:When the steering wheel is unstable, the first thing to check is the tire. If this part is misaligned, damaged or of poor quality, it will cause an imbalance between the wheels. It makes drivers easily notice the vibration of the steering wheel, even the entire car when moving from a speed of 60 km/h.
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Along with that, after a period of use, the tension of the wheels will no longer be uniform or the tire surface will wear unevenly due to not rotating the tires or rotating them incorrectly, leading to poor contact with the road surface, which is also the cause of vibration and shaking of the steering wheel.
Suspension system:This is an important part that helps the car run smoothly. This system eliminates vertical vibrations, helping to limit mechanical effects on the frame and metal parts when the car goes over uneven roads. Vibrations are often caused by corroded parts, worn shocks, loose connections or imbalance of the steering shaft.
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Brake problem:If you experience vibration or shaking when braking, check the brake disc. This part may be bent, warped, or unevenly worn, causing the brake caliper and brake pads to not tighten the brake disc. Therefore, the brake caliper is also one of the parts that need to be considered when the steering wheel vibrates at high speeds. When traveling at high speeds, the vibration will increase and there will even be a burning smell when stopping the vehicle.
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Engine compartment operation is unstable:Steering wheel jerking when accelerating can be related to a number of weak points in the engine compartment. This can include a loose or damaged spark plug wire, a dirty air filter or spark plug filter that is not getting enough air, fuel or spark to run the car.
How to fix a vibrating steering wheel
Balance and tighten all four tires:The contact surface of the tire with the road surface deflection comes from the tire stiffness is not standard, which means that the 4 wheels will not operate evenly, creating deviation that vibrates the entire car, especially the steering wheel. Therefore, the owner should take the "baby" to a professional repair team to adjust the compression and balance the 4-wheel drive system. In addition, we can also install a tire pressure sensor to continuously monitor the tire tension.
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Check rubber feet:After many days of use, the rubber pads inside the engine mounts wear out, causing the car to move around and impact the engine, causing small impacts on the frame. Therefore, the rubber feet are one of the reasons for the steering wheel to vibrate when the vehicle is in operation. Owners should check the quality of the engine mounts and rubber feet.
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Tie rod: This part is on the list of important details in the steering system. The tie rod can also be understood as a ball joint, which is the part that affects and directs the wheel. If the fan blade in this part is faulty, the driving will not be correct, the steering wheel will vibrate or even lose control.
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Location of tie rod on car. |
