CV Joint replacement
 

I just replaced the CV joint and brake pads as well as cut the brakes rotors. Now the steering wheel shakes at 50. Previously no shakes until 80. I wasn't checking in on the install so am assuming they installed everything right. I've done tons of brake jobs myself and the never caused a shake so I am assuming it's the CVJ. I doubt the shake is caused by out of balance tires (not at 50 at least). Is getting an alignment a typical procedure after replacing the CVJ?

RE: CV Joint replacement
 

I would check to see if your tires are out of balance first. It would be easy for a weight to get knocked off when they are removing or installling your tires. Then I would check you ball joints. If they pulled the axle it they had to undo the lower ball joint.

RE: CV Joint replacement
 

I just thought of another thing. If you want to do a quick check to see if it is the tires rotate them and if the vibration goes from the steering wheel to the seat you know it is the tires.

RE: CV Joint replacement
 

I'll get them rebalanced as they are due for them as well as rotation. Curious, what am I looking for on the ball joints? Thanks