1998 Oldsmobile Aurora highway shimmy

Tiny
GIANNI D
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
I've been experiencing a slight wheel vibration when driving on the highway. The vibration starts at around 60-65mph and it doesn't go away. I have had the suspension checked several times by 9 different mechanics. Had both wheel bearings replaced. Brake pads and rotors have been replaced. Shocks/struts have been replaced. New Michelin tires have been road force balanced with great numbers. The tire shop found a rim that was out of round and it was replaced with a good used one. After all these repairs I still have a shimmy. It seems that it varies in frequency and it doesn't vibrate in all roads. The last thing I was told is that the CV joints might be going bad, but I really don't understand why because they are not making noise.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
G
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

With all you have done its hard to think of where to go next, I would be checking the front sub frame mounting bolts are tight, the steering rack is tight, there is no excessive play in the rack end bushes, start there.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 AT 5:24 PM

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