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1997 Lexus ES300 Steering Shimmy

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AREXER
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'97 Lexus ES300 110000 mileage.Have recently replaced all struts and brake rotors and have had tires inspected and balanced but car has now developed a shimmy in steering wheel at speed of 30 mph and less. At higher speeds the vibration in steering wheel disappears. what do you suggest?
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Jan 28, 2007 at 8:41 PM
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GARFIELD
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I would look at having my front end suspension parts like the tie rod ends checked for wear, since they can give you a shimmy too.
Jan 28, 2007 at 9:08 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I know the tires were inspected , but have them rotated front to back, not an x pattern and see if it changes anything, kinda sounds like a tire is seperating
Jan 28, 2007 at 11:31 PM
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KIN CHAN
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good good good vibrations!!!..must be in california..heh heh heh heh...

have a shop chk ur U-joints and make sure all tires are balanced!!!.......let me know how it come out...
Feb 20, 2007 at 1:33 AM
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LOSTINMARS
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get the cv joints checked and the carrier bearing on the passenger side axle.
Feb 20, 2007 at 1:12 PM
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ARC123SAC
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Brake Masters will check this for free and tell you what needs to be repaired if you are still having a hard time with it.
May 7, 2007 at 10:49 AM
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Have the front suspension, especially the tie rod ends, checked for wear. Rotate the tires front to back (not in an X pattern) to see if a separating tire is causing the low-speed shimmy. Also inspect the CV joints and the passenger-side axle carrier bearing.

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Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Lexus ES300 with 110,000 miles reports steering-wheel shimmy at 30 mph and below after replacing the struts and brake rotors and having the tires inspected and balanced. The vibration disappears at higher speeds. Experts recommend checking tie rod ends, rotating the tires front to back to look for a separating tire, and inspecting the CV joints and passenger-side carrier bearing.

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