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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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I'm a 1994 Honda Accord EX owner and recently my car has been shaking/trembling from speeds of about 50mph-70mph. I recently got my alignment done and my tires rotated and balanced so i'm almost positive the issue isn't stemming from that region of the car. I'm receiving engine "shake" at those speeds only when attempting to accelerate. Any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks
 
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Shaking only under acceleration is often caused by axles. Specifically the inboard CV joint gets loose & allow the axle to wobble as it spins. Get off the gas pedal and it straightens out.
 
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Thanks, that actually makes a lot of sense. On my last tune up i noticed one of the CV boots was cracking but wasn't torn yet. I haven't been under the car since then but would this problem I'm having possibly force me replace the axle?? I'm just trying to figure what expenses i'll be enduring as i'm a starving college student..thanks again
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Yeah, the normal fix for that is to replace the axle. Apparently you can get the parts for the inboard joint, shown in the picture (#5 or #6 for whichever side) and the boot kit (#3). But often you can find a complete axle for almost the same money.

 
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