Ray we should't have to tell the OP this, common sensse dictates this, I
hope!!
"ray" > wrote in message
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> Al Bundy wrote:
>> Kevin wrote:
>>> > wrote in message
>>> oups.com...
>>>> I was driving home from work last night and there was a feeling that
>>>> something might be a little loose - nothing too serious, until I was
>>>> almost home.
>>>> Going about 30-35 mph there was a definitey wobble in the steering -
>>>> the wheel went left and right in quite a pronounced fashion.. any
>>>> ideas?
>>>>
>>> Perhaps a tire problem. Something like one that is going flat or is real
>>> low
>>> on air pressure. Maybe even a tire with a broken belt (they can make
>>> quite a
>>> wobble in the steering). You should also make sure all the wheel lugs
>>> are on
>>> tight. Of course, there are many other possible causes for the symptom
>>> you
>>> described, but this will give you a logical starting point. Check the
>>> tires,
>>> maybe even rotate them and let us know what you find.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Disclaimer:
>>> Due to the nature of solving problems over the internet being mostly
>>> guesswork,
>>> please do not consider the above recommendations as the only possible
>>> solutions.
>>>
>> I agree with the disclaimer. A steering problem that developed suddenly
>> should be looked at by a professional if you are not qualified. You
>> could have a steering link or idler arm coming loose. It probably is a
>> tire, but you can't take that chance. A tire bad enough to cause that
>> wobble could be observed as the car was driven slowly and watched from
>> a slight distance.
>>
>
> ah, but no sense in paying $75 to be told you have loose lug nuts on the
> one wheel, which could cause the problem. Maybe someone was trying to
> steal the OP's wheels. No one is suggesting he overhaul the steering rack
> himself, but to make sure the tire pressure is ok, the wheels are on
> tight, and there's no obvious wheel or tire issues before having it towed
> to a shop.
>
> Ray
>



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