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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
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Why does my steering wheel shimmy when i apply my brakes?
your car is probably trashy
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 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
What is warping my new rotor?
If the bent rim is mounted on the front you would feel the steering wheel and front end shimmy or shake depending on the severity of the bend and speed of the vehicle. If the bent rim is mounted on the rear you would feel the vehicle shaking but not in the steering wheel.
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 .
Why does a brand new car with less than 100 miles on it have a shimmy in the steering wheel when applying the brakes?
check brake rotors.
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.
What causes the steering wheel to shimmy at all highway speeds on a 98 4x4 tacoma other than bad tires or wheels?
Alignment
Why would a car pull to the left and shimmy between 60 and 70?
Tire out of balance, low air pressure in the left front tire, wheel bent, out of alignment, or worn steering parts.
What is a steering wheel nut?
That would be the nut that holds the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
