The shakes

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DEAN97
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I have a 99 jeep cherokee sport 4.0 liter 4 wheel drive with 101500 miles on it. my question is I have the problem that sometimes when I hit some bumps it starts to shake uncontrolabley until I slow down the vehicle by pushing on the brake please someone help me know what the problem is so I can correct it. Thanks alot
Jul 28, 2007 at 5:06 PM
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GRICHARDS
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Is it Front or Rear shake? Does the speed you're travelling at affect the intensity or amount of shaking? Does the steering wheel jerk from side-to-side, up/down?
Do you still have lugnuts on your tire(s)? If front end, how about the wheel bearing(s) - good/shot/loose? Suspension components (can you wiggle any loose shocks, arms, cross pieces, springs, idler arms, etc)? Not while driving, of course...(Looong arms...)
If noted in the steering, is the steering gear housing securely bolted down? Is a u-joint in the driveline about to go?
Please update on symptoms, locations, etc...

thanks
Jul 28, 2007 at 6:27 PM
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MERLIN2021
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I think you have a TSB or recall for control arm bushings...check at the dealer!
Jul 30, 2007 at 3:51 PM
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