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Old 02-15-2005 | 09:48 AM
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Wheel Moves from side to side

HI there,
I just have a question about my steering I assume?
When Im driving around 50 or less the steering wheel wiggles left and right and left and right, moves only about 1/2 an inch each time, even when my hands on the wheel! is this a bearing or something?
Old 02-15-2005 | 10:07 AM
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Sounds like your alignment if off...
Old 02-15-2005 | 10:27 AM
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Out of round rim or bad tire.
Old 02-15-2005 | 10:40 AM
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You probably need:

Alignment
Tires Balanced and Rotated
I think that sometimes warped rotors can affect that also, but I wouldn't definitely do the first 2 before trying anything else.

If that doesn't work then your powersteering might need to be fixed.
Old 02-15-2005 | 10:59 AM
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#1 Your alignment & wheel balance is probably off
#2 Your steering might need to be tightened
#3 If this happens when you are breaking, then your rotors are warped
#4 Check your rims for any damage

Look at your tires to see any uneven wear
Old 02-15-2005 | 11:02 AM
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ask for a dynamic balancing on your wheels. This is different than static balancing and will improve the steering wheel wobble you have.
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