shaking wheel

[98gpking]

i got a 97 Honda civic and at any speed the wheel is shaking really hard. i dont think its unbalanced wheels because that usualy happens at higher speeds only. the wheels arent lose i checked that. do you think its maybe a wheel bearing or what else could it be??

[maxassassin]

did you check the rack and pinnion to make sure it was tightened down.or if anythign is broken or missing.

[98gpking]

Originally Posted by maxassassin

did you check the rack and pinnion to make sure it was tightened down.or if anythign is broken or missing.

well its not my car. im heading out there tommorow to look at it for her. what is a likely thing that could be missing

[alan &marge pepper]

could be a bad tire or bent rim. also broken shock with wheel out of balance.

[maxassassin]

well the likely hood of missing peices is slim to know hwoever broken peices is a definet possibility there building cars cheaper ever yyear plastic this rubber that. thats why companies make an aftermarket world for us. any how check all the suspension for damaged or broken parts ect.

[jclark]

First:
Jack the car up and spin the wheel, check for trueness.
Also make sure you can't wiggle the wheel in any direction,
checking for loosness.