Shaky steering wheel
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Shaky steering wheel
Hi!
I have a 1999 Nissan Quest (minivan) with 105000 miles on it. It has all new recently balanced tires. The steering wheel is shaking some times when I go on long trips (200 miles each way). I could not see any particular pattern. When it starts shaking I have to go below 50 mph for some distance and then I can go in regular speed. This is happening on and off. Some times, even when I go on longer trips (450 miles each way) its not shaking. I am totally clue less about what is happening. Please advise at your soonest possible convenience as I have to go on one more trip and I really can't afford a rental car being a student . I would rather spend the same money (if I have to) fixing the problem rather than renting.
Thanks for your time,
I have a 1999 Nissan Quest (minivan) with 105000 miles on it. It has all new recently balanced tires. The steering wheel is shaking some times when I go on long trips (200 miles each way). I could not see any particular pattern. When it starts shaking I have to go below 50 mph for some distance and then I can go in regular speed. This is happening on and off. Some times, even when I go on longer trips (450 miles each way) its not shaking. I am totally clue less about what is happening. Please advise at your soonest possible convenience as I have to go on one more trip and I really can't afford a rental car being a student . I would rather spend the same money (if I have to) fixing the problem rather than renting.
Thanks for your time,
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tie rod end
jack up the front end and grab the front tires at 3 and 9 o'clock and try to wiggle(alternately push on one side while pulling on the other). You should feel no play. If you do, or one side is noticably worse, you found a bad tie rod end or ends or maybe a bad or loose steering rack.
get it fixed. it will cost less than your four new tires
get it fixed. it will cost less than your four new tires