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shaking steering wheel at low speeds.

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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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shaking steering wheel at low speeds.

So i know my car needs a complete suspension overhaul.

At low speeds specially when coming to a stop my steering wheel
Starts to shake.

Ive noticed it happens more at low speeds but it also happens at
Higher speeds but to a lesser degree.

What should i replace first to elimate the shaking from the wheel?
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Re: shaking steering wheel at low speeds.

check for broken cords in your tires. also worped rotors
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Re: shaking steering wheel at low speeds.

Originally Posted by J0hn_J0hn08
So i know my car needs a complete suspension overhaul.

At low speeds specially when coming to a stop my steering wheel
Starts to shake. What should i replace first to elimate the shaking from the wheel?
Generally, you'll feel a 'pulsing' when the rotors are warped.

You're correct, of course, about the overhaul. Components there (if they've never been replaced and I doubt that they have) are 20+ years old. When you're ready, do them all at once, have a single alignment and be done. You might check the stickies for more info.

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