Vehicle shaking

Where did you feel the shaking? Was it in the steering wheel or did it feel more in the seat?

I suspect by what you were inspecting that it was in the steering wheel which means you are on the right path.

If you can, would you provide more detail on how you checked the suspension components? Some people just look at them or try to move them around but don't actually lift the vehicle and inspect them properly. Which means we have to ask.

Lastly a bent or broken CV axle could cause a sudden issue like this but normally they get worse over time so unless it has been making noise and clicking that you ignored, I am not sure the CV axle is the issue. We can't rule it out but is down the list.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

Let me know this info and we can go from there. Thanks

For it to be a sudden change the first thing I would check are the tires. It is easy for the modern stick on weights or the older clip on type to come loose and off. Depending on the weight amount it can cause a lot of motion. Next would be to determine if it's front or rear related. Where do you feel the shaking the most? Steering wheel or seat? Seat usually means it is in the chassis of the vehicle while a shaking felt through the steering means front end components? Any pot holes or curbs or related that may have been hit before it started? Is the check engine light on or flashing? How about a quick test, get to the speed it shakes at, now shift into neutral and let off the throttle, still shaking? What does it do if you lightly apply the brakes while it is shaking?

Is the play in the CV in the joint or is it in the stub that enters the transmission? In the joint itself there should be no play because of it's design. The transmission output bushing could be worn and that would allow a tiny amount of play where the stub shaft attaches. Anything more than a few thousands of play isn't good and it could result in the joint binding. Do you hear any popping or snapping or is it quiet? If you move the steering wheel as it happens do you feel a vibration? How about in reverse in a parking lot with the wheel against the lock on each side? Noise then?

Okay. Steve is correct that if you hit a pot hole or something that this seems like a tire/wheel. Do you have a spare tire? Hopefully not a doughnut but a full size spare. If you do, can you swap that in the left front, right front, then the same on the rear and drive with it on each position? I am curious to see if it goes away or at least lessens when a different tire on there. If it makes no difference, then we know if it is the suspension or hub/rotor or something like this.

We just need to start eliminating things so that we can figure out where it is coming from. Thanks

Just read Steve's reply as we can't read them when typing our own. Only after we submit them and the screen is refreshed do we see the other updates. His is a good idea. Try his first before swapping a spare on there.

So we need to test that theory of it warming up so see if when in the first thing in the morning if you can get up to the speed it does it and see how long it takes to start.

If it truly is temp related that would point more to tires or hub/rotor issues. The suspension components are not really effected by temperature because they don't get that hot.

At that point if it is possible to swap in the spare tire to see when/if it gets better.

Okay. The video will help. When you get back from the taking the video, run your hand over the tread and sidewalls of each tire and just make sure there are no issues. Clearly it should feel smooth and even all the way around.

Could you give an idea of the time you can drive without it shaking? A minute, 5 minutes or such. What does it do if you shift gears when it wants to shake, say it is shaking and you shift it to a lower gear other than drive so the engine rpm's go higher but at the same road speed?

Can you try attaching the video again because it didn't attach? Thanks for getting it. I am sure it will help us.

Okay. Just let us know when it posts. Thanks

That video is a great help. Clearly it is a rotational noise so that means it is the axle, hub/rotor, or tire. I am putting my money on the tires. So that means the only what we are going to figure this out is start making a change. Since you stated it sounds like it is coming from the front left, either put a spare (if you have one ) on that spot or rotate the tires from the front to rear and see if the noise seems to move to the rear.

That sounds like a bad caliper or more likely a bad brake line. The rubber lines can fail internally and act like a check valve. Then you apply the brake and they don't release. Now as you drive the brake starts to heat up and the heat causes the brake fluid to expand and cause the brakes to attempt to apply. I would start by seeing if you can use a bar to move the brake caliper and push the piston back in. If it won't move, loosen the bleeder and try again. If it now moves easily it is likely the hose. If it doesn't then it's either the caliper or the slide pins.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd