1998 Chevy Astro vibrations

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
63,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1998 Chevy Astro Van mileage: 63,000. I have an all wheel drive with a vibration at between 60 and 75 mph. It gets worse when I put the engine under load, and smoothes out when the load is decreased. I have balanced the tires, rotated them, had both drive shafts taken off and inspected, and am now being told by a mechanic that the transfer case might be causing the vibration, at least a 70% chance. His recommendation is to replace it with a new GM factory built. I have been told that some vibrations are never found, at least not very easily. What would you recommend?
Nov 8, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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You mentioned that you had the drive shafts taken off and inspected. Were the CV joints looked at? We have found vibrations like the one you described, are usually caused by worn CV joints.
Nov 8, 2010 at 10:37 PM