1999 Mercury Sable vibrations

1999 MERCURY SABLE
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JHG18
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Hello. 3 weeks ago I had a problem with my vehicle which required some work being done. I had a sway bar link pin set and caliber bolt set installed. All was fine until yesterday when i noticed vibrations while traveling. my lug nuts on my front wheel were all loose. The car even trembles a little going slow at about 10 mph. Im wondering if this could be a tire balance problem or maybe the repair I had done needs to be checked out again.
Jun 10, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The mechanic that replaced the tire / wheel didn't tighten them properly or at all. You are lucky the wheel didn't come off. I would let them know about the problem. It may have damaged the threads on the studs if it was very loose.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Jun 10, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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