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tiotaco

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vibration in steering wheel

Dec 5, 2023, 08:19 PM

While stopped I have annoying vibration in steering wheel--in or out of gear. Goes away while moving.
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Dec 6, 2023, 03:12 AM

I would start with checking your power steering fluid. Is your idle speed ok? around 1000 rpm or a little less?

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Dec 6, 2023, 09:40 AM

You may need this additive

https://thunderbirdbob.com/ols/produ...w-speed-squeek
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Dec 6, 2023, 08:31 PM

Thank you, I will try.
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Dec 6, 2023, 08:33 PM

Idle speed smooth 7 to 8
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Dec 7, 2023, 02:44 AM

Hmmm...Did you have the vibration before you had all your suspension work done? Or, did it appear after the work was done?

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Dec 8, 2023, 06:37 PM

Just appeared
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#8

Dec 8, 2023, 07:56 PM

Idle should be 750.
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