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Vibration

Tiny
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When I drive forty mph sometimes the front passenger side starts vibrating from side to side. I had new tires put on three months ago. Put new tie rods on and replaced the control arm on the passenger side.
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen where the CV axle become worn not allowing smooth rotation which causes a vibration much like you have described. I am assuming you got the entire control arm included the lower ball joint.

Here is a guide that will help you see what you are in for when changing the axle and some diagrams (below):

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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