Shake
Shake is a low frequency vibration, typically
5-20 Hz. Shake is sometimes felt in the steering wheel, the
seat, or the console. The best description is the feeling from an out-of-round
or unbalanced tire. Customers may refer to a shake in one of the following
terms:
In most cases, shake is caused by damage or wear to the following components:
• | The brake rotors (vehicle-speed sensitive) |
• | The steering tie rod ends |
• | The suspension ball joints |
• | The engine (engine-speed sensitive) |
Roughness
Roughness is a vibration with a slightly higher frequency than the shake,
usually 20-50 Hz. Roughness is similar to the feeling you get
from holding a jigsaw.
Buzz
Buzz is slightly higher in frequency, usually 50-100 Hz.
A buzz is similar to the feel of an electric razor. You may feel it in your
hands through the steering wheel, in your feet through the floor, or in the
seat. Inspect the following components for a possible cause:
Tingling
This is the highest vibration frequency that you can feel. Tingling
may sometimes produce a pins and needles sensation. Customers may say the
vibration creates numbness in their hands or feet.