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It could be many things...
It could be warped rotors.
It could be loose tie rod ends. (If a slower, less noticeable drift)
It could be unbalanced tires on the front end.
It could be CV joint(s) ready to go out.
I can't think of anything else at the moment.
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What causes the steering wheel to shimmy at all highway speeds on a 98 4x4 tacoma other than bad tires or wheels?
Alignment
Why does my steering wheel shimmy when i apply my brakes?
your car is probably trashy
What causes a car to shimmy while driving?
Tire out of balance, bent wheel, loose wheel bearing, defective tire, loose wheel lug nuts, & worn steering or suspension parts.
Why does a 2005 gran prix have steering wheel shimmy?
The steering system in a 2005 Grand Prix is comprised of many different moving parts. The steering will shimmy when any of the parts begin to wear out.
What causes front wheel shimmy?
This is a self-exited vibration problem.
What is the cause of a shimmy in a car steering system?
The shimmy sensation in a vehicles steering wheel could be from several things , but the foremost likely reason is the camber being out of adjustment, and a simple alighnment should solve the issue promptly
How can you tell when the rack and pinion is bad in a 1998 ford ranger?
You can tell that the rack in opinion steering is bad when there is excessive play in the steering will. You might also feel a shimmy in the steering wheel.
Why does your steering wheel shake?
Your automobile may have a tire out of balance or a worn part in the front end causing this "shimmy" effect .
Why your steering wheel shakes?
Your automobile may have a tire out of balance or a worn part in the front end causing this "shimmy" effect .
1994 Pontiac Transport What causes the steering wheel to shimmy and the engine die when you slow down after driving about 7 or 8 miles but it starts right up again?
The steering wheel shimmering could be warped front rotors, when slowing down. The stalling when slowing down could be a bad fuel filter.
What causes front end to shimmy on 2001 grandprix?
Wheel bearings are the most common for causing a vibration.
Why would the steering wheel shimmy?
it depends.could be a bad tire with a broken belt or maybe even a wheel bearing.if it only shimmys when braking then thats a brake rotor
