Occasional/slight Vibration-steering Wheel @

90LS400Lexus · September 20, 2004

Most recently, I have noticed that at low speed sharp turns, I can feel a bit of a vibration through the steering wheel. Now remember, my tires are "cupped" according to Lexus because of the mis-alignmant after new rear struts, so could this be why I feel the vibration? It did not do it before, but I imagine that the tires are getting worse. I just want to be sure that this is not a sign of a bad steering pump or rack or something. BTW- as usual, the fluid level is full.

Thanks!!

99lsguy · September 20, 2004

90ls.....

I think your tires could be the culprit.

When you turn, the outside tire will rotate faster - and if they are cupped pretty well, I could see it causing a little "shimmy". Lack of solid contact over the width of the tire.

Sounds reasonable!!!

silvermate · September 20, 2004

yeah Agent is probably right about the tire

you might also want to check your ball joints out, when worn they can also give u some vibration problems when turning...... ;)

good luck

99lsguy · September 20, 2004

yeah Agent is probably right about the tire
you might also want to check your ball joints out, when worn they can also give u some vibration problems when turning...... ;)

good luck

good point there Silvermate :D

:cheers:

that reminds me of another area:

do a check on those Tie-Rod ends.........those are what connects the PS Rack to the wheels (lower ball joint assembly) so if they've got "play" in them.....you'll get a shimmy / wiggle.