1999 Dodge Dakota Vibration

Tiny
TOMGREIG
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  • 1999 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
My steering wheel vibrates when my truck goes into a new gear at about 25 mph. The vibration continues until about 33 mph when everything goes back to normal. The transmission was been rebuilt 9 months ago and the transmission sensor was replaced about 2 weeks ago. Ball joints and tires replaced about 12,000 miles ago. Any idea what the shake is all about?
Sunday, March 14th, 2010 AT 2:11 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you only feel it in the steering, then it is related to the front end. Do you only feel it when it shifts?
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Sunday, March 14th, 2010 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
TOMGREIG
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Yes, the problem only appears when when the truck shifts into that particular gear. This happens every time it is in that gear and the vibration in the steering wheel is worse if I am applying light pressure on the gas peddle. As the speed increases, the vibration subsides and finally goes away.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 8:11 AM
Tiny
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Check for a broken motor mount.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 8:19 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. I will do that. I do not drive the truck hard. What would cause the mount to break?
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 8:31 AM
Tiny
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They can just get old and the rubber bushings go bad. Check that and let me know what you find.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I'll get back to you.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 10:52 PM

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