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Old 07-11-2011, 02:59 PM
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alright, so, i was out driving my car this weekend, and after any hard pulls, (boosted at 300whp) my steering wheel would start to shake when applying any throttle. But when just coasting, it wouldn't shake at all. Also when i turn, there is a clicking/tapping noise coming from my driver front wheel area.

I'm pretty sure that it's something to do with the drivers front wheel area as the sounds came from there and it seems like the shaking was coming from there.

i have it jacked up, and everything is connected. nothing is loose. I checked transfluid and i have plenty (more than enough because it splashed out at me)

i'm thinking maybe wheel bearing?

also, an ongoing thing that happened since i changed out my clutch, is that there is a loud engine? noise while at freeway speeds. When i turn left i think, it gets louder, and when i turn right, it goes away. (it might be when i turn left it goes away and turn right it gets louder. i forget)
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Bad axles. Check for cracks in the cv boot.
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brand new (refurbished) axles. and no cracks.
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loose lugs?
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If you hear a clunk when turning the steering wheel from lock-to-lock while stationary, it could be your top mount bearings.
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could be ur ball joints
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i was correct with my thinking. just had my wheel bearing replaced, and now it drives like a brand new car!
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well the clunking noise is still there, but, i'm pretty sure now it's because my motor mount that bolts on to the trans (drivers side motor mount) had the bolts come out of it.
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