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What could cause the steering wheel to shimmy on a 98 4x4 tacoma other than tires or wheels?
Tires can be either out of balance or have a slipped belt and cause vibration in the steering wheel. Wheels can be bent and cause it. CV joints can be almost to the point of failure and cause it. Excessively loose steering components (ball joints, Rack, idler arm (if present), struts... Either the front or rear drive shafts could be out of balance most likely the front
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Why would your power steering belt break?
just wear and tear over time will cause the belt to break.but if this is a recurring problem,one of the belt pulley wheels may be out of alignment or bet,you may also be over tightening the belt which will put xcessive strain on power steering pump and cause runout to wear belt more quickly
How do you get the key to turn for a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo if it is locked into place?
sometimes if you parked with wheels not straight the steering lock will engage and be tight in the steering column if this is the problem, just move the steering wheel a bit so it frees up a little it will only move one way if this is the cause then while holding steering wheel away from where it was, see if key will turn if this doesnt work, get a steering column specialist to come out and fix ignition
How can I replace the power steering pump on an 1993 Toyota Camry wagon with v6 engine?
In replacing the power steering pump on a 1993 Toyota Camry wagon with V6 engine, make sure to replace the steering pressure hose and clamp also. The leaks on both the hose and the clamp are the cause of the broken power steering pump.
What is the most likely cause of tire wear?
Worn suspension/steering parts Incorrect tire pressure Alignment
What would cause a 1998 Toyota tacoma engine to run sluggish?
check for tune-up, check maf sensor, check o2 sensors, do a fuel system service.
Would warped rims cause your steering to shimmy or pulsate at speeds above 70 mph and how can you fix it?
yes they would. you my be able to reduce the problem by having the wheels computer balanced. you may be able to have the wheels straightend or replaced
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 do you fix a shaky steering wheel?
Most likely cause is out of balance wheels. Get your wheels balanced by your garage or tyre specialist.
What can cause shaky steering wheel and front end?
try balancing the front wheels
What is causing your 2000 Tacoma power steering to hum?
Most common cause is low fluid, or the pump could be wearing out
What would cause the front end to shimmy and the tires to skip on tight turns through parking lots on a 1996 jeep Cherokee sport?
check the steering stabilizer
Why do cars have steering wheels why can't they be automatic?
cause if your car went automatic then you could not control it
What would a bad tie rod do?
I t can cause a shimmy in the front end while driving if it is wore bad enough. It can cause your tires to wear abnormally. If it completely breaks, it can cause you to loose control of steering on the tire that it broke off of.
What can be caused by excessive negative caster?
Excessive caster is a drivability concern and will not cause tire wear. It will however cause instability in the steering. It will cause the steering to not automatically center after making a turn, and in server cases can cause the steering to be extremely sensitive and over-steer at the slightest input. This can be made worse by wheel shimmy. If caster is unequal from side to side, the the car will pull to the side that is most negative.
What causes steering shake?
Many things can cause steering shake. Wheels out of balance. ( including rear wheels ) Tryes out of round. Worn steering components. Worn suspension components. Even loose wheel nuts/bolts. Get it checked out for safetys sake.
What is the cause of F150 front end shimmy?
ball joints
What would cause a steering wheel and entire large car both to wobble violently?
Worn-out ball joints in the steering linkage or suspension. This allows the steering angle between the wheels to vary, causing them to wobble.
