1997 Chevy Tahoe Steering wheel shakes

1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE
122,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYNAMEISTK
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When I go over a bump, railroad track, etc., my steering wheel shakes, wobbles, shimmys for about 7 minutes and then it stops. What could cause this?
Feb 18, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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STAMMSTER
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Check the front steering linkage. Pitman or Idler arm. Also check the ball joints.
Feb 18, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Also have the tie rods checked.


Joe
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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