1998 Oldmobile Intrigue

Tiny
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I've got a 1998 Oldmobile Intrigue with 130k miles. The front end shakes and shimmys at highway speeds. The wheels have been rotated and balanced. I'm trying to figure out if it could be the CV axles, wheel bearings (if any) or even the transmission.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 10:35 PM

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Tiny
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Have struts been replaced? Does steering wheel shake?Shake more on acceleration or coast? What happens if tyrans placed in neutral?
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Docfixit, the steering wheel does shake and the car feels like it's "skating" a bit. I don't feel it upon acceleration or coast. I haven't thought about putting it in neutral - I'll try that. If it goes away it could be CV joints, if it stays it could be tires/wheels? Are there separate wheel bearings or are they build into the CV joint? Thanks!
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 10:51 PM
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Maybe inboard CV joint when you go on test drive turn wheel slightly left and right does this effect shake
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Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 AT 3:08 PM

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