October 3, 200619 yr a local guy i know has a 1988 GL Hatch, EA81. he had some vibration issues that turned into noise making issues. he first tigthened the axle nut which was loose. then he ended up replacing the ball joints, wheel bearings and axles up front with all new stuff. all went away. this is a couple weeks ago. he said it has started to vibrate again recently, just like it did when it started to go bad a few months ago. sounds to me like either the axle isn't tight again and worse the hub might be shot? where should he go next?
October 3, 200619 yr a local guy i know has a 1988 GL Hatch, EA81. he had some vibration issues that turned into noise making issues. he first tigthened the axle nut which was loose. then he ended up replacing the ball joints, wheel bearings and axles up front with all new stuff. all went away. this is a couple weeks ago. he said it has started to vibrate again recently, just like it did when it started to go bad a few months ago. sounds to me like either the axle isn't tight again and worse the hub might be shot? where should he go next? I have had remanned axles be bad right out of the box... doe sthe vibration change if he turns the wheel from side to side?
October 3, 200619 yr Author he just mentioned slight vibration while going straight down the road. it wasn't there when first installed, started coming on after a week or two? i'll check with him. i actually tried to talk him into a used axle (i posted here with no response) or MWE rebuilt because i've had bad luck with new ones exploding.
October 3, 200619 yr Check inner and outer tie rod ends, and the rack mounts. If any of these are loose in the slightest, they will make it shimmy going down the road straight. Also, check the balance of the tires.
October 3, 200619 yr Cone washer, flat washer, tie rods, and wheel balancing. Id start with wheel balancing especially if he has free with his tires.
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