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Old May 10, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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alignment requirement after wheel bearings replaced

Do I need to get an alignment done after having wheel bearings replaced?
Old May 10, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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If the lower strut mount was taken off the hub, then yes.
Old May 10, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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Thanks for the reply. This is regarding a pedal vibration I have been experiencing since I had the 4 struts and left and right cv shafts replaced.

Never had a pedal vibration before getting everything done. They did a 4 wheel alignment after the work and was getting a pedal vibration. They went ahead and repalced the wheel bearings. It helped with the vibration a little but still experience it. I was thinking it might be b/c they did not redo the alignment after the wheel bearing work.
Old May 10, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by Monil
Thanks for the reply. This is regarding a pedal vibration I have been experiencing since I had the 4 struts and left and right cv shafts replaced.

Never had a pedal vibration before getting everything done. They did a 4 wheel alignment after the work and was getting a pedal vibration. They went ahead and repalced the wheel bearings. It helped with the vibration a little but still experience it. I was thinking it might be b/c they did not redo the alignment after the wheel bearing work.
A vibration at certain speeds is almost certainly an out of balance tire/wheel. Does is happen all the time, at all speeds? A faulty alignment usually won't cause a vibration, it would more likely me a pull in one direction or a change in handling (darting, tracking ruts, loose on center,etc)and eventual uneven tire wear.

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Old May 11, 2003 | 04:24 AM
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The problem is I feel a pedal vibration between 30-50. I'm thinking it has to do with the cv work they did. Since it didn't do it before.
Old May 12, 2003 | 07:34 AM
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Re: alignment requirement after wheel bearings replaced

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Do I need to get an alignment done after having wheel bearings replaced?
how much was it to get the wheel bearings replaced?
Old May 12, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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Sears didn't charge me b/c I had the struts and cv shafts replaced there but it would've beena round $130.
Old May 12, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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Well I had a vibration at 60-75mph. It was caused by the left front toe being out of spec. It also pulled to one side. Im not sure what you mean by a pedal vibration. My steering wheel was vibrating.
Old May 12, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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Whenever I accelerate, I feel a vibration from the accelerator pedal. bad around 50-70 mph.
Old May 12, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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So when you let off the gas the vibration goes away?
Old May 12, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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yep.
Old May 12, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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Drive shafts....
Old May 13, 2003 | 03:49 AM
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I had the both cv shafts replaced. I figure they did it improperly or something. I am going to nissan today since Sears claims they can't feel the vibration. I had a 3 hr trip yesterday and its there.
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