After replacing the left half shaft the car is still making funny
grinding noises when making a left turn. On top of that I I have
noticed some vibrations when idling in Drive. It's almost as if the
transmission is trying too hard to let the car drive away, making it
shudder.
This is a 1.6 engine with a 3 speed auto. Is there any adjustments
possible to the transmission ? Or is this a sign of it going south ?

On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:48:36 -0500, "Ray O"
<rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:

>
>"RT" <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> After replacing the left half shaft the car is still making funny
>> grinding noises when making a left turn. On top of that I I have
>> noticed some vibrations when idling in Drive. It's almost as if the
>> transmission is trying too hard to let the car drive away, making it
>> shudder.
>> This is a 1.6 engine with a 3 speed auto. Is there any adjustments
>> possible to the transmission ? Or is this a sign of it going south ?
>
>Did you replace the wheel bearings on both sides?

no, but checked the wheels for play and they rotated great.

>
>Check the engine and transmission mounts.

All replaced less than a year ago.

>
>What is the condition of the automatic transmission fluid?

squeaky clean. I do drain/fills every 10 to 15K


>
>What is the idle speed?

without ac around 700, with ac around 900

On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:48:36 -0500, "Ray O"
<rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:

>
>"RT" <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:bvuk94d1pd8v5e96cs0b98he2tst32ejb9@4ax.com.. .
>> After replacing the left half shaft the car is still making funny
>> grinding noises when making a left turn. On top of that I I have
>> noticed some vibrations when idling in Drive. It's almost as if the
>> transmission is trying too hard to let the car drive away, making it
>> shudder.
>> This is a 1.6 engine with a 3 speed auto. Is there any adjustments
>> possible to the transmission ? Or is this a sign of it going south ?
>
>Did you replace the wheel bearings on both sides?
>
>Check the engine and transmission mounts.
>
>What is the condition of the automatic transmission fluid?
>
>What is the idle speed?

I talked to a tranny shop. He said the 3 speeds have a bearing that
goes south sometimes. He thinks that's what it is. He said these are
also used in some camry's ? (or were).....
350 plus parts to fix.

"RT" <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:48:36 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
>
>>
>>"RT" <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:bvuk94d1pd8v5e96cs0b98he2tst32ejb9@4ax.com. ..
>>> After replacing the left half shaft the car is still making funny
>>> grinding noises when making a left turn. On top of that I I have
>>> noticed some vibrations when idling in Drive. It's almost as if the
>>> transmission is trying too hard to let the car drive away, making it
>>> shudder.
>>> This is a 1.6 engine with a 3 speed auto. Is there any adjustments
>>> possible to the transmission ? Or is this a sign of it going south ?
>>
>>Did you replace the wheel bearings on both sides?
>>
>>Check the engine and transmission mounts.
>>
>>What is the condition of the automatic transmission fluid?
>>
>>What is the idle speed?
>
> I talked to a tranny shop. He said the 3 speeds have a bearing that
> goes south sometimes. He thinks that's what it is. He said these are
> also used in some camry's ? (or were).....
> 350 plus parts to fix.

The Camry hasn't had a 3 speed automatic for over 20 years, probably longer.

the base idle speed seems a little high - check the sticker under the hood
to see if it lists idle speed.
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