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Old 08-26-2014, 04:31 AM   #1
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Steering wheel vibration

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I have a 98 Toyota corolla and every time I am moving and then I step on the brakes, the steering wheel starts to vibrate. I have changed the rotors, the break pads, the calipers and even changed the brake master cylinder...but still vibrates when I step on the brake pedal and I have done wheel alignment and balancing... Please help me with solutions.

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Old 08-26-2014, 12:21 PM   #2
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Re: Steering wheel vibration

Check your wheel bearings, ball joints, and tie-rod ends.
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Old 10-23-2014, 05:39 AM   #3
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Re: Steering wheel vibration

I have a 97 corollary..had clutch changed now car has vibration issues at idle and @ 1500-2500 rpm read somewhere it could be engine mounts seeing car has 250k on it sounds lodgical gonna look into it.will reply if I find problem. If anyone can help please reply
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Old 10-27-2014, 06:08 AM   #4
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Re: Steering wheel vibration

Looked @ work done by trans ship..found engine mount in backwords ..was touching metal to metal ..corrected problem ..got rid of some vibration now I think motor is just running rough..gonna try distributor cap,rotor & plugs also fuel injector cleaner ..keep ya posted
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Old 10-29-2014, 05:38 AM   #5
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Re: Steering wheel vibration

Well changed plugs, cap & rotor..still vibrates steering wheel @ idle..was told by friend to check rear engine mount. I didn't realize car has 4 mounts & where it's mounted sounds right. If this the problem I will post it I know after looking at pics of it there is only one way to install it.
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Old 11-03-2014, 05:30 AM   #6
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Checked rear engine mount ..it was tight ..took pry bar & lifted engine while running & vibration went away..inclement weather prevented me from changing it...get 2 it this weekend. & will post results
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I lifted engine @ right engine mount...forgot to add
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