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misfit6794 -> hope i didn't get a money pit (1/4/2007 10:04:59 AM)

I am feeling a shudder in the steering wheel whenever I am going around a corner, but only if the brakes aren't applied.  I just had the sway bar end links replaced and thought this would fix it, but not so.

  
obnoxus -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/4/2007 10:43:42 AM)

Is there a pulse when braking in a straight line?

Brake rotors warped maybe?

Also check your tie rod ends.

both my 2001 needed them at 70k

misfit6794 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/4/2007 12:19:44 PM)

The rotors aren't warped, I was hoping it wouldn
't be tie rod ends, how much did youy pay to replace yours?

brougham1 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/4/2007 8:55:56 PM)

Hey misfit:  Jack up the side in question just enough to take the weight off the tire. With one hand on the top of tire and one hand on the bottom, see if the wheel has any play in and out. It could be wheel bearings a bit loose or the kingpins.Good luck on the money pit...........................

misfit6794 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/5/2007 11:48:08 AM)

Checked both front wheels and neither of them have any play.  It does look like most of the rubber bushings in the front end are dried and cracked, is this whats causing the shuddering?  I really like this car and want to have it for awhile.

brougham1 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/5/2007 12:39:30 PM)

Don't think it would be bushing seals but definately a steering part.Would be a good idea to get under the front end and reef on the some of the tie rod ends, the idler arm, shock damper,etc to see if any are loose. Do your tires appear to be wearing evenly??Not worn on one side or the other.Look on the frame and steering parts to see if the tires have worn a shiny spot on them. Tires may possible be rubbing somewhere. Hope this helps.

misfit6794 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/5/2007 9:14:24 PM)

My service ride control messege has been coming up somewhat frequently, any connection between the two?  I thought that that messege was for a sensor or something electrical, not an actual worn part.  My newness to Devilles is showing

brougham1 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/5/2007 10:50:55 PM)

Hey Misfit: Try pullingyour trouble codes from the ECM and see what all it's picking up!~   With the ignition on and the engine off, push the warmer and off buttons of the climate control at the same time until the 88 or 188 appears on the screen. Let go of the buttons and write down all the codes that come up after that. It will start at the smaller numbers and work up, then repeat the numbers. I have the code book so can tell you what is up.Talk at ya.

obnoxus -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/6/2007 11:07:56 AM)

I had to remove the wheel and hold the joint between the tie rod and spindle to feel the play.

I have seen the parts anywhere between $22 a SET on ebay,,, and $45 a piece from Napa/Carquest,,,,, an AutoZone is $30 a piece

Mark the position and count your turns if your not taking it for an alignment after.

misfit6794 -> RE: hope i didn't get a money pit (1/6/2007 11:20:10 AM)

I am getting a PC1520 code and a history of RS0061, What is the name of the part you are refering to obnoxus?

  

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