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Old 11-18-2007, 04:49 PM
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Default 2000 S40 Vibration at high speeds

my 00 S40 has 112000 miles and I just replaced the engine but I am getting a vibration. When I first started to get it I had the engine mounts and axle replaced, but I am still getting the vibration at about 50-70MPH. any ideas Please.
 
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Old 11-18-2007, 07:28 PM
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Default RE: 2000 S40 Vibration at high speeds

Tires out of balance?
 
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Check the rims. I have a very smooth engine, with about 105000 miles, but starting at about 75 mph I get a vibration too. When we replaced some tires I noticed that one of the rims was slightly bent from the previous owner. That may be the culprit. Good luck, and let us know!
 
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:55 PM
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I had taken it into Monro and had them look at the tires but they where fine and balanced. The rims are fine to, Ive had the car for 5 years.
 
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yea i have the same problem and its not the rims...and still looking for the answer.
 
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Old 11-20-2007, 11:01 AM
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Others having this problem have traced it to a front drive axle, specifically either the driver or passenger side inner CV joint bad. I've never had the problem with my '01 so can't verify for certain. The fix is a new or reman half shaft. (Called drive axle, half shalf, CV shaft. Many names, all the same thing) Connects the trans to the front drive wheels, 1 on each side.
 
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