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1833 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 3:54 AM
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I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan that has a slight front end vibration that cannot be found but is tearing through tires. HELP! I have replaced the struts, sway bar bushings and end links, tie rods and most recently the entire rack. The van has 122k on it and has been great up till now and it is just one thing after another with the front end. I recently took the van in as the front left (drivers) tire was wearing out very quickly and I had noticed a slight vibration in the front end. I was told the rack was bad causing the vibration and the tire wear problem. After spending $1300.00 on repairs and two front tires the vibration is still there and I am now wearing out the new left tire. Dodge cannot find the problem and says everything looks and appears to be in good condition and again has no answer for the vibration and tire wear. The alignment has been re-done 4 different times to no avail/ with solving the problem. The last dodge mechanic said there is a very slight vibration on the front drives side axel possibly causing the problem but again not sure. Of course they want another small fortune to tear into the van with no guarantee it will solve the problem. The vibration is only felt at certain speeds although it most likely is always present as again it is wearing out the new tire on the drivers side. Could it be a wheel bearing? or axle ? Please help.
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Replying to: satty (Jul 13, 2008 5:55 am) Raise the front end and see if you can feel any lateral movement in the wheel when you try to wiggle it back and forth. There should not be any at all. I would suggest replacing the bearings if there is any movement felt. I would have thought that the mechanic would have already checked for something as easy as this.
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Replying to: tedebear (Jul 13, 2008 8:34 am) |
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| How do I repace the wheel hub bearing on a 02 GC. How hard is it? will I need the vehicle re aligned after install? | |
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Replying to: satty (Jul 13, 2008 1:04 pm) You can try a Google search for it or just click on the link below. Replace Wheel Bearing 2002 Grand Caravan Did you determine that the bearing was loose when you tried to wiggle the wheel? If it's not then replacing the bearings is not going to solve the problem.
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Replying to: tedebear (Jul 13, 2008 1:16 pm)
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Replying to: satty (Jul 13, 2008 1:04 pm) |
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Replying to: satty (Jul 13, 2008 2:02 pm) To check for lateral movement, raise the front end off the ground. Grab the TOP of the tire with both hands and try to wiggle it back and forth toward you from the side of the vehicle. Compare any movement with the right front wheel. If there's no movement then replacing the bearings isn't going to fix the problem. |
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Replying to: crtharp (Jul 12, 2008 10:31 am) |
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