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Old Jul 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)
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Bad axles. Check for cracks in the cv boot.
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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brand new (refurbished) axles. and no cracks.
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loose lugs?
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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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.
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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could be ur ball joints
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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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!
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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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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