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Front end shimmy

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10 Jan 2023 05:12 #246787 by Brad harley
Front end shimmy was created by Brad harley
I have a 2006 jimmy & when driving on paved roads at 60-70 kmh front wheels shimmy & shake so bad 
any idea why , I only have 50,000 km on it 
 

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10 Jan 2023 07:00 #246788 by Lambert
Replied by Lambert on topic Front end shimmy
It's more than likely one or both of the king pin bearings on the front axle, they are notoriously good at failing. You will probably als have oil seaping from the steering balls on the ends of the axle. Fear not, the parts are readily available in the shop in the top banner and in the information section there's a comprehensive how to guide.

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10 Jan 2023 17:04 #246804 by fordem
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Out of balance wheels is the primary cause, wear in the king pin bearings or any of the joints in the steering linkage will exacerbate the situation.

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10 Jan 2023 19:09 #246805 by Scimike
Replied by Scimike on topic Front end shimmy
No wrong answers here, so I'll just add my 2 cents.

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1) Jack each front wheel off the floor and whilst holding at 12 and 6 o'clock feel for play or movement by pushing pulling. If you feel nothing I would remove the brake caliper (it's simple to do), refit the wheel and try again. Sometimes the brake caliper can prevent movement unless you are very strong. If you feel nothing, and you don't have the oil leak indicated by Lambert, it's not likely to be the Kingpin bearings. Not likely, but not impossible.
2) Whilst you have the wheels in the air check your ball joints and bushes for any movement or play, repair if required.
3) If you have done all this it's time to get your wheel balance checked, time to spend a little cash.
4) If it's still happening it's time to visually check your kingpin bearings. It's possible they are a pile of rust, but a kit of parts (£50 each side) and a few hours and the jobs done.
5) If it still wobbles fit a steering damper and hope it sorts it or carry on trying to locate, 1 to 4 are the must do first group.
Good luck.
Mike

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