Anonymous Posted on Feb 18, 2009

Drive Axle Vibration

2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS
I had a bad Hub on the drivers side so I replaced the Hubs on both sides as well as the CV Half Shafts. After the repair I now have a severe vibration at speeds above 25mph. I have disassembled and re-assembled with the old CV Half Shafts as well as removing, inspecting and reinstalling the new Hubs and vibration remains!!! What did I screw up???

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Worn or bad cv joints, inboard joint is sticking, both of these symtoms cause vibration. recheck halfshafts, could be that they were damaged when the hub went bad.

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Prob have a bad shaft, not balanced properly

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