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63owner
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Posted: 20 Sep. 2017 at 1:09pm |
The steering wheel on my 48 vibrates quite a bit at idle -- much more vibration than anywhere else on the vehicle.
I can't feel the vibration on the steering column from the floor to the dash mount, but the column from the dash mount to the wheel, along with the wheel, vibrates quite a bit. I changed out the dampener around the column at the dash mount with material that should have absorbed more than the heavy woven material that was there, but it didn't change anything. The steering wheel is a repro but I don't that that would matter. When I look at parts illustration I can't see anything on the list that looks like it would be some type of dampening bushing that may be missing. Any ideas? |
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Check the upper steering column bearing at the top the tube. May need replacing.
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mbullism
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It may be harmonic... if there is nothing to be done to smooth your idle, try ticking the idle speed up or down slightly
(try rev'ing the engine slightly and see if the wheel vibe gets better)
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63owner
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Thanks. I will check both of your suggestions.
The engine actually idles very smooth, just the steering wheel, and the steering shaft from the dash mount to the wheel, vibrates. It's annoying and I just can't seem to figure out why. |
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Is there a break in the tube that you don't know about. I found that my steering tube had a hairline crack in it partially covered up by the dash bracket; however, mine didn't vibrate.
Make sure the clamp at the bottom of the column just above the steering gearbox is tight. |
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cpt logger
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Are your engine mounts good? Is any part of the frame, or body touching the engine or gear boxes? They should not.
Is your steering box tight to the frame? Are your body mount rubbers in good shape? |
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63owner
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The body mount rubbers are good since I replaced them all about a year ago. I can't see anyplace where the engine or gear boxes are touching the body. The steering box appears tight but I'll give it a good shake when I get off work tonight.
I'm not sure how to determine if the engine mounts are bad. Is there a simple way to check them? There isn't an unacceptable amount of vibration anywhere other than the steering wheel. |
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cpt logger
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To check the engine mounts, you will need a helper. They will stand beside the Jeep. NEVER allow them to be in front of the Jeep while conducting this test!
Set the park brake. (I also chock the tires fore & aft). With the transmission in first, run the engine just above idle & ease the clutch out, not all the way, just enough to strain the engine. One engine mount will be compressed, while the other one will be under tension. Look for the one under tension to separate. If it does, it is bad. To test the other one, use reverse. IHTH, Cpt Logger. |
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63owner
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Capt., I'll round up a volunteer and run that test this weekend.
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