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While driving, I have notice a squeaking noise coming from the passenger side front wheel. No vibration or other signsmark7mod2 - 1999 Honda Odyssey - Steering & Suspension - 3/25/2012The sound is intermediate, but becomes more apparent when we make slight turns.-
3/25/2012 miguelparrassru need to check ur brake pads make sure dey not worn down,dey usually have a guide 2 let u no wen dey are worn down n dat guide wiil rub on roto makin a sceaching sound!
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Power steering fluid spitting out of my reservoir 20 seconds after startup??b_RabbiT - 1995 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 3/22/2012So i replaced my alternator today, in order to get to it i had to remove my power steering pump, i removed the hoses from the mounts on the pump while doing so.. i set the pump aside and replaced my alternator.. after hooking everything back up, starting my car, ran ...-
3/21/2012 EG9 K20A3sounds like some kinda crimping in the hoses or the pump may have some blockage in the lines..
If you have checked/tried the following:
- Replaced cap
- Checked pump and hoses no visible leaking with engine running and turning wheels.
- Checked hoses to rack for leaking.
- Is the pump bad?
There is a screen in the supply tube at the bottom of the fluid reservoir.This screen becomes restricted and the fluid returning is greater than the fluid leaving.This causes the overflow you are having.
Try to clean by removing the reservoir and back-flushing in a parts washer. Be careful to get all the solvent out of the reservoir after cleaning.
3/21/2012 b_RabbiTthanks for helping.. i highly doubt the pump is bad i've never had a problem with it before, if i start it and turn the wheels will fluid spit out my reservoir to remove air? because that's what it's doing. i start it, and 20 seconds later it starts literally flowing out of my reservoir cap and stops when i cut it off.. the fluid is full of bubbles that's what makes me think it's just air? should i run it turn my wheels and let it spit fluid out and hope its removing air n will stop? lol idk :/
3/21/2012 b_RabbiTthe hoses aren't bent or kinked anywhere idk i've never dealt with power steering before
3/22/2012 EG9 K20A3Haha, not a bad idea since that is what i would do if you said everything checks out. -
3/22/2012 EG9 K20A3Keep me posted, i too wanna get to the bottom of this, i hope someone else chimes in because frankly im about to get stumped if that didnt work -
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High pitch squeal coming from driver side front wheel.Patrick - 1998 Honda CR-V - Steering & Suspension - 3/20/2012Squeal is intermittent and while driving. Can be heard when car is cold or hot. Can be heard with windows down but not when up. Brakes are 2 years old but recently checked ok. No warning lights or check engine lights. Repair service mentioned that wheel bearing was ... -
How much does it cost to replace a CV joint?dwilso621 - 1997 Honda Prelude - Steering & Suspension - 3/19/2012Clicking noise coming from end when turning.-
3/19/2012 yboy82Try the AutomD Negotiator ( http://www.automd.com/negotiator/) feature on this site it is free. They will call local shops for the repair that you needed and send the multiple quotes from your local shops. So you can compare job prices within your area.
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Can't get that nut free, any tricksjohnpaul - 2005 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 3/19/2012Trying to get to the bearings.-
3/19/2012 yboy82To remove your spindle nut you have to locate the den in the spindle nut (which means it is staked). Place the punch on the inside of the dent in your spindle nut and hammer the punch to po the dent out of the spindle nut.
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Highway road noise coming from rear right side passenger area only, some times small vibration while driving, driverCarlose47 - 1999 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 3/17/2012Noise while driving from rear side tire passenger side only, back tire driver side no noise some shaking sometimes. I check tires see no damage, I have hit side walk with my wheel by accident . Need your help -
Main barrings making a noisemario_35 - 1991 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 3/16/2012Rubbing-
3/16/2012 Spoon SportsUsually main bearings breate a knocking sound, are you sure its t he main bearings and not just your pulleys or any of the parts rotating in your engine.
Now since im not there to hear the sound, i'll take your word for it. Now this is a PITA job. you need to drop the tranny, timing belt, oil pump, etc.. You'd save yourself a thousand headaches by pulling the motor and doing an entire rebuild, IMO.
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I need to know the torque specs for the coil bolt on a 2006 Honda Civic LX . It's a 4DR with the R18 engine.sam wicks - 2006 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 3/8/2012-
3/8/2012 Spoon SportsJust make it nice and snug and your all set. No need to treat this like an overhaul
Source: I also have COPs and i just tighten them when i change plugs
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If one rear tire is out of camber but the cross camber is within range is that acceptable?Tom - 2005 Honda Element - Steering & Suspension - 3/7/2012I just had my wheels aligned and my left rear has a camber of -2.2 degrees. The specs call for it to be within -1.8 and -.3 degrees. However when you check the cross camber it is at -1 degree (within range)-
3/7/2012 Spoon SportsThats too much for me asuming your car is not lowered. Look at your tire wear, if they look acceptable to you then the readings should be acceptable as well. Rotate them every 6 months.
If you want 0 camber, buy camber plates.
When it comes to daily driving, camber only focuses on tire wear, in racing, handling comes to play. Either way, camber isint a big deal as long as your tires do not wear out prematurely
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How much is it to get yor bushing fixTeaton09 - 2005 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 3/7/2012 -
Steering is pulling to 1 side(left)while driving&there is a lot free playAlbert - 2010 Honda Odyssey - Steering & Suspension - 3/6/2012My steering is not straight it's more towered the left-
3/6/2012 Spoon SportsOn a 2010 Odyssey?
Bring it to the dealership, i believe your van is still covered by warranty.
If for some reason its not, bring it to an alignment shop, you will get your answer faster because now, all i can do is guess, infact guessing at this point is futile because
YOU HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD CAR, all my theories of parts getting busted has gone down the drain because all of your parts are 2 years old.
Unless you were able to hit 200,000 miles in 2 years then i might have some theories about it. -
3/6/2012 HouseCallAutoRotate the tires front to rear Albert and I bet you the pull goes away. As long as you are saying that this vehicle did not smack a curb or something when this condition began, then I'll bet ya that is all you have is a bad tire on the front, but careful, the tire may look just fine so don't skip rotating them because of that. Update this post after the jump
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Do I need a rear camber kit for Honda civic ex 04 ? Will I have a perfect alignment ?trojan_joe - 2004 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 3/6/2012Suspension-
3/6/2012 Spoon SportsDepends really, is your car lowered? If its stock height then you dont neeed to worry about it, if it lowered, then you need to buy camber blocks, no need to buy something expensive, some retails and @100 pair.
If you want something better, go with Beaks
In my ES, its semi lowered with a .2 variance in camber, (no camber kit) but the tilt is not too bad to affect the way my 18s wear down so i just rotate my tires every 6 months
Source: Eat Sleep Honda
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A rattle fom the when I hit a bump in the roadgg - 1998 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 3/5/2012Sway bar-
3/5/2012 Jay GironI will start by inspecting all bushings.
Control arm bushing
Sway bar bushings
Ball joint boots
Tie rod end boots
CV joints boots
The control arm bushings is the most common problem.
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I wanted to know if anyone knows if this part will fit on my car Sensen 1410-FS Shocks, Strutskojackbwoy - 2003 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 3/5/2012-
3/5/2012 Spoon SportsThis set fits the 2001-2002 Honda Civic, All Models Excluding Si, and 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Only.
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