Front end shimmy between 55-65 mph

2004 CHRYSLER 300

51,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

LEONJDONGHIA

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Front end shimmy's between 55-65 mph on the highway... doesn't always do this? When I apply the brakes to slow down and stop the shimmy it gets worse. Steering wheel shakes during the shimmy.

Feb 28, 2015 at 10:04 AM

HMAC300

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The shimmy is caused by tire balance or the tie rod ends are worn out, here is a guide to help see what's going on and I have included how to change out the tie rod ends as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

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Feb 28, 2015 at 10:40 AM