1999 SAAB 9-3 repair Question steering vibration upon accele

Tiny
TOWNEHSE
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  • 1999 SAAB 9-3
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 120,000 MILES
My daughters 1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo just recently started to produce a noticeable vibration or tremor felt in the steering wheel during acceleration. Especially noticeable when traveling at highway speeds and while utilizing cruise control. Less of a tremor when decelerating or going at slower speeds. With this car having front wheel drive and problem more noticeable during acceleration, could the source of the vibration be in the drive train? U-joint? Tie rods? Wheel bearings? Thanks for your thoughts.
Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
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Do u feel the vibration while making right hand turns if yes then check p/s inner tri-pod bearing & bell joint, other than that check your tires too.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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My 93 sportwagon has started having steering wheel vibration at speeds of around 50+

Any ideas on repair?

Thanks Ali
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Sunday, August 28th, 2011 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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GET YOUR WHEELS FORCED BALANCED, A TIRE SHOP WILL KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT, JUST ASK FOR YOUR WHEELS TO BE FORCED BALANCED, START THERE FIRSTLY. GOOD LUCK.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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Force balancing is a good idea but you may have trouble finding many shops that have that capability.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 AT 1:08 PM

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