how to stop steering wheel rattle?

[wed3k]

check if it is actually play in the steering wheel or the column...i have play in my steering wheel and it's pretty annoying but ive pretty much took care of it with a new rack and alignment.

[HondaFan81]

I understand you're trying to help Cisco, but I'm saying I have already set my base idle(several times) a la your DIY...and I set my TPS to .45V...I checked all that a long time ago lol. That's why I'm confident its the balance shaft or alternator like you said. This was done before and after the TB install.

Good, then it makes sense to continue in the direction you're headed. Good work so far.

[accordztech]

mndude (information also applies to OP),



Also, you make no mention of your electrical system working properly, specifically the alternator under engine load. If the alternator is fine, verify your battery is not on its way out (you should be having engine starting issue when battery is having charging problems....like slower cranking starts or no cranks/starts).

my shaking stoped alot when i cleaned off the factory grounds to the chassis, i sanded under them and put them back on it was alot smoother. Most grounds are just on metal which is unacceptable.

[spanky348]

a good way to check you motor mounts besides just visually is to set the e-brake, put the trans in d, put your foot on the brake and give the car a little gas and look at the front and side mounts movement. take a look at how much they flex and also when the mount stretches it sometimes reveals cracks and tears not noticeable when stationary. to check the rear do the same but with the trans in r (you might have to remove the intake tube to see the rear mount due to it being in a less accesable area (below the intake manifold) This is for an auto only and you will need 2 people for this

[jamaicancb3]

could be various problems. for me it was my rack end. i remember punchin it to about 100 mph then i saw the cops parked a good distance down the stretch i was on (they were doing speed checks). when i braked up, i got a violent vibration goin through the steering wheel and a little over the front end. I could feel it goin through the entire after holdin the brake for like 2 secs. Got it fixed though!