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Shaking steering wheel on 96 caravan Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting lynnnmike4e New User Sep 10, 2009, 7:44 PM Post #1 of 4 (5023 views) Shaking steering wheel on 96 caravan Sign In I have a 96 Dodge Grand Caravan LE, 3.3. It has 200,000 miles on it and the steering wheel shakes when I am driving. It does not matter the speed, but it gets worse as I go faster. I have replaced the front tires, the brake pads and rotors, the left motor mount, the wheel bearings, the wheel studs, the lug nuts, and the rim. I am running out of options and I need my van, I have 2 babies to cart around. Please help, nobody I have taken the van to seems to know why. DanD Veteran / Moderator Sep 10, 2009, 11:12 PM Post #2 of 4 (5018 views) Re: Shaking steering wheel on 96 caravan Sign In Maybe have someone check whether the axle shaft’s slip joint on either axles are not seized or binding. The inside constant velocity joint of both axles (for the lack of a better term) are telescopic and allow the shaft’s length to change as you’re going over bumps, making turns and to compensate for the natural length changes required for a shaft to rotate smoothly through a joint at an angle. If one of these inner joints is binding; it will apply side force to the drive train; which will transfer into steering & suspension; causing a wobbling steering wheel. One other thought; when the engine mount was replaced, were the installed lengths of the axle shafts checked. If the engine is not sitting in its proper position; one of the axles might be at the end of its telescopic travel; again putting side pressure on the drive train. The engine must be bolted down via the engine mounts; so that the at rest axle lengths are 18.7-19.1 inches long for the right axle and 7.2-7.6 inches long for the left axle. This is adjusted by moving the engine left or right on the motor mount’s mounting bracket’s slotted holes. Here’s a diagram showing where to take the measurements on the axle shaft. The van must be sitting on a level surface (wheels on the ground); with the front wheels pointing strait forward. I’m not saying this is what’s causing the shake; but it is defiantly something to check. Dan Canadian "EH" speed User Sep 14, 2009, 5:21 PM Post #3 of 4 (4994 views) Re: Shaking steering wheel on 96 caravan Sign In i had a problem like that with mine and it just turned out i had gone through some tarmac and it got stuck on my rear tire after about a week or two it was fine. just a thought GM ASEP 26 SCC Milford ASE certified in Brakes and Electrical on Thursday April 5th 2012 Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 14, 2009, 5:31 PM Post #4 of 4 (4993 views) Re: Shaking steering wheel on 96 caravan Sign In Dan is right here. I have seen binding inner joints on many Caravans and it causes a bad shimmy under acceleration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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