What's the matter with the steering wheel vibration of Tang?
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The causes of steering wheel vibration in Tang: the steering gear bearing is too loose or the meshing transmission pair of the steering gear has excessive clearance; the main and tie rod ball studs are worn and loose, causing looseness; the steering knuckle kingpin and bushing are severely worn, resulting in excessive fit clearance; the front wheel hub bearing is loose; the front wheel is bent and the rivets are loose; the frame and rim are deformed; the toe-in is too large. Common problems: Steering wheel vibration while driving is a relatively common vehicle problem in daily driving. Steering wheel vibration and body resonance can lead to unsafe driving. Solutions include: Cleaning the throttle body; checking or replacing spark plugs; checking for air leaks; performing a computer scan for fault codes.
When I used to drive the BYD Tang, the steering wheel would start vibrating at certain speeds, like around 70 km/h, and that numb feeling in my hands was really uncomfortable. I initially thought it was normal shaking, but after checking, I found out it was due to poor tire balancing – the wheels were unbalanced. Actually, this is quite common. If your tires have uneven wear or the rims are deformed, it can cause resonance during high-speed rotation. Not only that, but issues with the suspension system, such as aging control arm ball joints or loose steering tie rods, can also easily make the steering wheel shake. In such cases, I recommend first checking the balance of the tires and rims. Take it to a repair shop for a four-wheel alignment and dynamic balancing test. The cost is low, but it can solve the problem promptly. If left untreated, the increasing vibrations could lead to brake disc deformation or damage to other components, making driving unsafe. By the way, regular tire replacement and suspension maintenance can prevent such issues—don’t wait until something goes wrong to act.
