Front wheel feels like it shakes?

Tiny
NOE HERNANDEZ
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  • 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,000 MILES
When I start driving the left side of the wheel feels like it shakes no matter the speed but the tire has been changed and the alignment is good.
Thursday, February 29th, 2024 AT 1:06 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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For a wheel to shake it usually means a bad tie rod end or lower ball joint. I would raise the front end up.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Once the front end is in the air, grasp the front left wheel and try to move it back and forth and up and down to check for play. Also, have a help move the wheel while you watch the tie rod end to check for play. Also, check the lower control arm bushings, they could have fallen apart and need to be replaced, I have marked in red in the images below to the parts I need you to check.

This guide can help as well:

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

Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Thursday, February 29th, 2024 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 11:52 AM

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