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Steering vibration is almost always caused by the tires/wheels. Either your wheels are out of balance or one or both of your tires is defective. There could be a broken belt in the tire that is causing the vibration. If you don't want to take your vehicle to a tire store right away, you can check by reversing tires front to back. If your problem is with the tires, the problem should go away after reversing the tires. However, I don't recommend you do nothing about the problem. Last summer one of the front tires of my pickup had a bad belt, which caused the tire vibrate at high speed. I slowed down, but within a few miles, the tire tread separated and fell off. Had I not slowed down, I would have most certainly lost control of the vehicle. The prudent thing to do is take the vehicle to a reputable tire store. I recommend you take it to a Goodyear-owned service center. By reversing the tires first, you will know if it is a bad tire/wheel and nothing else. That will give you peace of mind when the mechanic tells you what your problem is.
Another possible cause is from the front suspension. Worn or defective tie rods can cause vibration in steering. Tie rods should last at least 40,000 miles. A good mechanic will check for wheel balance first. He can also inspect the ties rods for wear, but I would recommend having the tires checked first since that is a lot less expensive than replacing tie rods. If a mechanic tells you it is the tie rods, you can always get a second opinion.
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What do shock asobers do when its on the tennis racket?
Shock absorbers reduces the amount of vibration that gets to your arm. Generally this should make hitting the ball more comfortable.
What do shock absorbers do?
mabye they "absorb shock!" 2nd Answer: In actual fact, shock absorbers do not absorb shock: the springs do that. The "shock absorbers" dampen rebound (Bouncing). In a bike, the spring is built right around the dampener part.
What acts as a shock absorber in your body?
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Are the arches of the foot mianly shock absorbers?
no, shock absorbers are in your knees and back. Some people have flat feet.
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What would cause the suspension in your car to squeak when hitting sharp bumps in the road?
Loose shock absorbers
Does a 2004 Ford Ranger have shocks or struts?
For a 2004 Ford Ranger : Shock absorbers , front and rear
When you hit a small bump in the road in your 2005 CRV Honda you get front end vibration why does this happen?
From your description it sounds as if your front struts (shock absorbers) are worn out and in need of replacement.
Are shock absorbers part of the suspesion?
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How many shock absorbers in a 1999 Ford Explorer?
( 2 ) shock absorbers on the front suspension and ( 2 ) shock absorbers on the rear suspension ( and if it's the same as my 1995 Ford Explorer there is a short " shock absorber " that is sideways connected to the rear differential that I didn't bother having changed )
What can cause squeaking when tire is moving?
brakes that are dirty or worn out. also check your shock absorbers or springs. or a worn bearing
Does a 1995 Buick Skylark have rear struts or shock absorbers?
The 1995 Buick Skylark is equipped with rear shock absorbers. There will be struts on the front of the vehicle.
