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driver side wheels shakes and the steering is stiff

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TuRBo'DTWiX

15+ Year Contributor
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May 20, 2003
My suspension is pretty much done, it's the stock suspension with 155k on it. The car also needs an alignment but i noticed when i go over bumps and such it feels as if the driver side wheel shimmies or shakes a little wobbly. I tried grabbing at 3 and 9 oclock and shaking it while it was on jacks it didn't really move just a little. The lug nuts should be pretty tight as well. I dont think it is the cv joints because i don't hear clicking. A tie rod maybe? Also i bought my rims/tire combo at wheelsnext.com and they supposedly mounted and balanced my wheels. Each wheel has different number of weights. Is that correct and how should they go, like the 2 with the most weight on the front to wheels? any help would be appreciated. I also noticed fluid dripping very slightly near the middle of the car, transaxle fluid or ps steering fluid?
 
maybe your rotor/brake disc is lose. If so the only thing holding your tire on is a little cotter pin! Put your car on jacks, take off your rim and you will see a cap about 2in in diameter in the center of your brake disc. Pop thta off with a flat head and check if the big nut is lose. If so tighten it to specs in the hanes manual or vfaq.com Good luck! :thumb:
 
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