Front end Question
 

96 Accord LX 5 spd.

When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
working fine.

There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the wheels
when jacked up..

So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?

Anyone have this problem before?

BD

Re: Front end Question
 

"boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>
> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
> working fine.
>
> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
> wheels when jacked up..
>
> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>
> Anyone have this problem before?
>
> BD
>

Is it possible it's tire trouble?

Mike

Re: Front end Question
 

"boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>
> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
> working fine.
>
> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
> wheels when jacked up..
>
> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>
> Anyone have this problem before?
>
> BD
>

Is it possible it's tire trouble?

Mike

Re: Front end Question
 

"boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>
> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
> working fine.
>
> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
> wheels when jacked up..
>
> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>
> Anyone have this problem before?
>
> BD
>

Is it possible it's tire trouble?

Mike

Re: Front end Question
 

"boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>
> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
> working fine.
>
> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
> wheels when jacked up..
>
> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>
> Anyone have this problem before?
>
> BD
>

Is it possible it's tire trouble?

Mike

Re: Front end Question
 

Tires are fairly new , and this problem has gotten gradually worse over the
last month. Another reader suggested it may be the stabilizer bar bushings
and I think he may have something there... They are original, and all
cracked,etc. I am going to pick up a set today and attempt to replace them
myself - provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...

Thanks,

BD
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:s6KdnZ92Frr3ftfYnZ2dnUVZ_qidnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
>> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>>
>> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
>> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
>> working fine.
>>
>> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
>> wheels when jacked up..
>>
>> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>>
>> Anyone have this problem before?
>>
>> BD
>>
>
> Is it possible it's tire trouble?
>
> Mike
>

Re: Front end Question
 

Tires are fairly new , and this problem has gotten gradually worse over the
last month. Another reader suggested it may be the stabilizer bar bushings
and I think he may have something there... They are original, and all
cracked,etc. I am going to pick up a set today and attempt to replace them
myself - provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...

Thanks,

BD
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:s6KdnZ92Frr3ftfYnZ2dnUVZ_qidnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
>> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>>
>> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
>> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
>> working fine.
>>
>> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
>> wheels when jacked up..
>>
>> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>>
>> Anyone have this problem before?
>>
>> BD
>>
>
> Is it possible it's tire trouble?
>
> Mike
>

Re: Front end Question
 

Tires are fairly new , and this problem has gotten gradually worse over the
last month. Another reader suggested it may be the stabilizer bar bushings
and I think he may have something there... They are original, and all
cracked,etc. I am going to pick up a set today and attempt to replace them
myself - provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...

Thanks,

BD
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:s6KdnZ92Frr3ftfYnZ2dnUVZ_qidnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
>> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>>
>> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
>> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
>> working fine.
>>
>> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
>> wheels when jacked up..
>>
>> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>>
>> Anyone have this problem before?
>>
>> BD
>>
>
> Is it possible it's tire trouble?
>
> Mike
>

Re: Front end Question
 

Tires are fairly new , and this problem has gotten gradually worse over the
last month. Another reader suggested it may be the stabilizer bar bushings
and I think he may have something there... They are original, and all
cracked,etc. I am going to pick up a set today and attempt to replace them
myself - provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...

Thanks,

BD
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:s6KdnZ92Frr3ftfYnZ2dnUVZ_qidnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "boondocks" <tjspencer@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:gLv2h.40146$P7.29862@edtnps89...
>> 96 Accord LX 5 spd.
>>
>> When I am driving, the wheel seems to "feel" every nook and lump in the
>> road... I just replaced the Upper control arm ball joint, the brakes are
>> working fine.
>>
>> There is a lot of bearing howl in the front, but no loose play in the
>> wheels when jacked up..
>>
>> So my question is: Bearings or steering rack?
>>
>> Anyone have this problem before?
>>
>> BD
>>
>
> Is it possible it's tire trouble?
>
> Mike
>

Re: Front end Question
 

boondocks wrote:
provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>

Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)

Re: Front end Question
 

boondocks wrote:
provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>

Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)

Re: Front end Question
 

boondocks wrote:
provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>

Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)

Re: Front end Question
 

boondocks wrote:
provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>

Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)

Re: Front end Question
 

Well...

After little effort (unbelievable) the bushings are in. I have noticed
significant improvments, but there is still a little bit of "looseness"
Perhaps the rear bushings need replacing also>???

BD
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:454b4701$0$13696$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> boondocks wrote:
> provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>>
>
> Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)

Re: Front end Question
 

Well...

After little effort (unbelievable) the bushings are in. I have noticed
significant improvments, but there is still a little bit of "looseness"
Perhaps the rear bushings need replacing also>???

BD
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:454b4701$0$13696$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> boondocks wrote:
> provided I can get the old rusty bolts out...
>>
>
> Hack saw. bob (tie rods OK?)