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2002 Chevy Cavalier vibration at highway speeds

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Storman, Apr 1, 2017.

  1. Apr 1, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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    Storman

    Storman [OP] Fukitol abuser

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    Ok...have a 2002 chevy cavalier with 218k miles on it....recently a bad vibration that can be felt and most definitely heard has developed at high way speed on front drivers side, almost like a rubbing and or a grinding noise but with vibration when turning left or right, either way doesnt matter.
    Here is what I have done to try to rememdy the problem so far......
    Sway bar bushings
    New caliper on drivers side
    New CV axle drivers side only
    New ball joints both sides
    New tie rods both sides inner and outer
    New wheel bearings both sides
    New Struts, complete both sides
    Rotors and brakes checked and appear to be fine with penty of life left
    Dust shields are rusted away
    New tires front only, rears are still in good shape
    Alignment 4 wheel
    Rear wheel bearings seem ok, no play in tire when pushed or pulled
    Motor mounts seem fine, no rocking in the engine when sitting still and accelarating

    I have done all the work on this car since it was born and it has lasted me this long, I know what youre thinking....come on man, its got 217k on it, dump it.....I just cant , this is a car that starts and shifts and runs flawlessly until this vibration.....and it is my favorite work car I have ever had....
    Any ideas fellas? I am willing to hear anything.
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    10MGM

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  3. Apr 1, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    Storman

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    Shit man, I forgot to write that lol, I replaced the constant velocity on that side bro, I need to edit the OP. Thanks.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    Storman

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    The only thing I didnt really replace on the drivers side is the control arm, and the lower dog bone .....Might just be that dog bone.
     
  5. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Whoa. There are still roadworthy Cavaliers?
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2017 at 4:52 AM
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    What happens when you feel the vibration and gently tap the brake pedal ?
    You are not hitting the brakes , you are manipulating the brake switch to turn the converter clutch off .
    Hold your right foot steady on the gas when you feel the vibe and gently tap the brake pedal with your left foot
    Did the vibration go away for a couple seconds ?
     

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