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The shaky steering wheel and vibration thread!
02-27-13, 02:15 PM
#31
Anybody try the zip tie on steering column shaft?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-movement.html
It goes along with my previous comments on this string
Also this for those who have older 2nd gen cars
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ain-speed.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-movement.html
It goes along with my previous comments on this string
Also this for those who have older 2nd gen cars
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ain-speed.html
SHAFT ASSEMBLY, STEERING INTERMEDIATE, NO.2
03-03-13, 02:48 PM
#33
Ok I finally got in the updated bushing for the steering rack in play. (even though the spring is on back order so I reused the old spring by adding a spacer)
I think what Lexus was trying to do is get good steering on center without adding a lot of Caster. This way you get the best of both worlds (or so they thought) so they used rolling friction to preload the rack rather than sliding friction in an effort to reduce the friction. This in turn makes it sensitive to incoming vibration because it takes out the damping effect, Probably what was added with the Zip tie trick.
The first two images are the roller method that originally came with the car (I have a 98GS400) the last image is the update, A plastic piece that clips in the metal piece. (sliding friction instead of rolling friction)
Steering feels better dampened but have not driven it long enough yet to make an assessment but this follows along the theory I was thinking in my previous post. So far I like the way the steering feels.
So after you have fixed all the worn bushings, ect... this should put the Icing on the cake to just get rid of that tiny bit of vibration that is left under certain road conditions and speeds.
(sorry for the quality of the pictures)
I think what Lexus was trying to do is get good steering on center without adding a lot of Caster. This way you get the best of both worlds (or so they thought) so they used rolling friction to preload the rack rather than sliding friction in an effort to reduce the friction. This in turn makes it sensitive to incoming vibration because it takes out the damping effect, Probably what was added with the Zip tie trick.
The first two images are the roller method that originally came with the car (I have a 98GS400) the last image is the update, A plastic piece that clips in the metal piece. (sliding friction instead of rolling friction)
Steering feels better dampened but have not driven it long enough yet to make an assessment but this follows along the theory I was thinking in my previous post. So far I like the way the steering feels.
So after you have fixed all the worn bushings, ect... this should put the Icing on the cake to just get rid of that tiny bit of vibration that is left under certain road conditions and speeds.
(sorry for the quality of the pictures)
03-13-13, 08:06 PM
#34
Update,
I got the rest of the parts ( spring, wave washer, bolt) what a difference! Steering is rock solid. Very nice improvement. I can finally say I am 100% vibration free. If the adjusting nut is an outy (hex is like a bolt) then you have the old roller design. If your adjusting nut is an inny (like an Alan head) then you have the improved design.
I got the rest of the parts ( spring, wave washer, bolt) what a difference! Steering is rock solid. Very nice improvement. I can finally say I am 100% vibration free. If the adjusting nut is an outy (hex is like a bolt) then you have the old roller design. If your adjusting nut is an inny (like an Alan head) then you have the improved design.
03-14-13, 05:31 PM
#35
I have replaced everything in the front suspension. All except lower control arm #1 & Upper control Arm as the bushings seemed fine. I'll look into replacing the rotors and possibly the upper control arms.
I still get the shakes/vibration in the front end between 60mph+.
I checked my power steering fluid and it could stand to be changed, so will do that also.
I had a bent wheel on the front repaired and just brought a new wheel to swap it out. (Aftermarket 19" wheels) I'm believing that front wheel is the cause of the shake.
I still get the shakes/vibration in the front end between 60mph+.
I checked my power steering fluid and it could stand to be changed, so will do that also.
I had a bent wheel on the front repaired and just brought a new wheel to swap it out. (Aftermarket 19" wheels) I'm believing that front wheel is the cause of the shake.
I get a very mild shake from 65-70. Then mild shake at 80.
I'm going to get the front wheels re balanced tomorrow. Mine has to be a balance issue, as when I had my stock rims on for the last two weeks I had no shake at all.
03-15-13, 01:17 PM
#36
Update:
I did the zip tie method on the steering column and it eliminated the rest of the 60-80 mph shake. I can tell some of it is there due to me looking to feel it during the mph range but it's gone.
It also tightened up the feel of the steering.. feels like a new car. Love it.
I did the zip tie method on the steering column and it eliminated the rest of the 60-80 mph shake. I can tell some of it is there due to me looking to feel it during the mph range but it's gone.
It also tightened up the feel of the steering.. feels like a new car. Love it.
03-16-13, 12:45 PM
#38
Whats the psi? You should examine/measure the tires. If really your driving is causing them to heat up. You may want to raise your psi, as the current settings are creating significant friction to generate the heating. So you are losing mpg
03-17-13, 04:54 PM
#39
Update:
I did the zip tie method on the steering column and it eliminated the rest of the 60-80 mph shake. I can tell some of it is there due to me looking to feel it during the mph range but it's gone.
It also tightened up the feel of the steering.. feels like a new car. Love it.
I did the zip tie method on the steering column and it eliminated the rest of the 60-80 mph shake. I can tell some of it is there due to me looking to feel it during the mph range but it's gone.
It also tightened up the feel of the steering.. feels like a new car. Love it.