1995 Plymouth Voyager

1995 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
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MIKE BANDY
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1995 Plymouth Voyager 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

when i hit the gas the front end wobbles.then i let off gas and it stops.
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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JALOPYPAPA
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I had this and replaced just about everything: axles, tie rods, wheel bearings, before a mechanic suggested new motor and transmission mounts. That fixed it. Axles can be a candidate, however, especially worn inner CV joints.
Jun 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM
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CARADIODOC
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jalopypapa is right about inner cv joints. I replaced over a dozen in one summer. All different year models and mileages, but all but one were on the right side. New engine mounts can shift the position of the drivetrain. That will put the rollers inside the inner cv joints in different places which usually increases the shaking.

The big clue here is the shaking stops when you let off the gas. The reduced torque allows the rollers to move freely. Under load, they bind and cause the half shafts to push on suspension components which includes tugging on the steering linkage.

caradiodoc
Jun 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM
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