Troubleshooting

Tiny
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  • 1990 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
Can the CV/universal joints cause the vehicle to vibrate, or unusual driving condition. When accelerating?
Friday, February 4th, 2011 AT 11:26 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, to testfor this try turning your steering wheel very slightly when going down the road one way or another. When the /if the vibration is gone then it is normally the side you turn to. Also check for broken /torn boots on the axle. It can also be wheel bearings causing this.
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