1990 Cadillac Deville vibration, shimmy

1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE
21,100 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HARR5251
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have a vibration, shimmy problem between 20-49 mph. Seems when accelerating there is a bad vibrations though the front end is about to come out.. seems like levels off after 40/45. Had front tires balanced , but still have problems.. am concerned it may be cv joints or lower ball joints, not sure,, any suggestions please,, thanks
Jan 25, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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BUZZSAW
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[quote:5edb99b296="harr5251"]Interior problem
1990 Cadillac Deville V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 211,00 miles
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have a vibration, shimmy problem between 20-49 mph. Seems when accelerating there is a bad vibrations though the front end is about to come out.. seems like levels off after 40/45. Had front tires balanced , but still have problems.. am concerned it may be cv joints or lower ball joints, not sure,, any suggestions please,, thanks[/quote:5edb99b296]

have you hit anything, did they look for a bent rim, or bad tire? ck tie-rods, outer and inner, inner is part of the rack( steering-gear ) also make sure the gear isnt loose
Jan 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM
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