| Author | Message | ||
     Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) Member Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 170 Registered: 12-2002 |
I made a post last week about a problem. The problem has changed. I have a 98 DI 117k. When driven between 35 and 75 it sounds like I am driving over "rumble stips" what you would see on a break down lane. I have had had the tires re ballanced and rotated still vibrates. Could this be a wheel bearing issue? Thanks in advance. | ||
| Joey Stompedissel (Huskyboy) New Member Username: Huskyboy Post Number: 39 Registered: 10-2003 |
Put the car on axlesupports, shift into gear, and see what happens...... | ||
| Lyman Saltsman (Lyman) New Member Username: Lyman Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2004 |
U-joints? Pull front drive shaft. Probably joint next to t-case. If this breaks, shaft goes through transmission....my d90 came with a big dent in the floor and a new trasmission to prove it! If not obvious joint failure, drive with center diff locked w/o front shaft. Still vibrating? Replace front, try same with rear. Noise like that from a wheel bearing IMHO would mean very loose bearings which could be found by grabbing top of wheel and pushing violently in and out to feel for movement while the vehicle is still on the ground.  | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 134 Registered: 06-2002 |
If you think it is wheel bearings, jack up one of the axles where the tires are off the ground. At the top of the tire, grab the front and back of the tire and push and pull to see if there is play. If it wobbles at all, it's probably bearings. This will definitely give lots of vibration while driving. | ||
| Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) Member Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 171 Registered: 12-2002 |
All those who posted thank you so much, I will check after the nasty weather here clears up. Thanks again. Thank God for D-Web!!! | ||
| Lyman Saltsman (Lyman) New Member Username: Lyman Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2004 |
Hey greg, I had an outer wheel bearing completely fail on the front of my D90. Very little warning, no noise (well at least not audible over the tires), just all of a sudden the only thing holding on the wheel was the rotor and the caliper....Not so nice at 75mph with big SSR's.... The state trooper that stopped to see what was going on was amazed I had bearings with me, and that I could change them with a brass rod and a hammer. Hour later back at 75mph. I'm sticking with driveshaft diagnosis. What would I do with the D2....walk. | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 135 Registered: 06-2002 |
Lyman, What does your story have to do with anything? That's nice and all that you can change your own bearings. But I know you're not telling me that loose bearings don't cause vibrations. Just because you didn't notice that your's were failing doesn't mean that Dean's aren't loose and causing his vibes. And for that matter, if they're not loose, all he had to do was tug on a couple tires to find out. Pretty easy thing to check don't you think? If that's not it, then Dean should definitely check the ujoints. It's just that I always try to do the easiest things first, and it's a helluva lot easier checking a few tires than pulling a drive shaft. Dean- I wouldn't wait to check the tires. If you do have loose bearings I wouldn't keep driving on them. | ||
| Lyman Saltsman (Lyman) New Member Username: Lyman Post Number: 25 Registered: 02-2004 |
bearings...these things have bearings?...I thought they just used wood, leather and cork. | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 136 Registered: 06-2002 |
Dean - Check the bearings. Lyman - Fuck off. | ||
| Lyman Saltsman (Lyman) New Member Username: Lyman Post Number: 26 Registered: 02-2004 |
Greg, I just re-read my posts....wtf? Do I know you?? Sorry if somehow you twisted my words to think I was attacking you. Didn't you read my first post?....I told him to check the bearings...figured he'd do it before he removed the driveshaft. Nice of you to write the same thing I did in the next post... Lighten up Francis. | ||
| Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) Member Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 172 Registered: 12-2002 |
Greg I have stopped driving the vehicle. I am glad that I have a back up car. The only thing is I know my way around the vehicle such as changing all of the fluids oil,transfer case etc but, when it comes to the hubs and swivel joints that really terrifies me. I have seen exploded views of the parts involved wow! Just saying I am not as experianced as some of you on this board. But many of you have helped me save thousands of dollars in identifying a problem. Thanks again to all. | ||
| Ron Johnson (Chauner) Member Username: Chauner Post Number: 83 Registered: 05-2003 |
Was anyone feeling any vibration from their feet on the floor? I'm not sure if it's my tires or not(mudtrac). I have a slight whine from my transfer case when at lower speeds also. | ||
| larry silver (Larrysilver) New Member Username: Larrysilver Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2003 |
I had same problem with my 97 repacked both front bearings, and also replaced all four shocks cured it right up | ||
| Steve Rupp (Steve_rupp) Member Username: Steve_rupp Post Number: 57 Registered: 03-2003 |
Haven't any of you guys checked other threads for driveline vibs? Anyone ever heard of a driveline angle? I think you guys might be looking in the wrong direction. | ||
| Greg Bright (Gregd2) Member Username: Gregd2 Post Number: 137 Registered: 06-2002 |
Lyman, OK jackass, the reason I reposted to check the bearings is your dumbass had Dean pulling his driveshaft before he ever checked the bearings! For somebody not knowing how, that is a pain in the ass job. So, if you want to be a cheese dick and start telling stories about how much you impress state troopers, go somewhere else. And by the way, I never thought you were attacking me, I thought you were just being a cocky, condescending, asshole. After reading some of your other posts, I'd say I'm right on target. | ||
| Dean Chrismon (Chrismonda) Member Username: Chrismonda Post Number: 179 Registered: 12-2002 |
Okay okay, lets all be nice here. Just found out from Rover Clubhouse that my front U-joint is bad all 4 shocks were toast, as well as some other minor things. |
