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Old 10-28-2006, 10:22 PM   #1
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shimming on front passenger side

I have a shimmy on the front passenger side. I jacked the car up and there is about a 21/2 inch play in the wheel when I wiggle it. The car will shimmy at speeds over 45mph, but when I turn the wheel it will quit. I checked the bearings, they are fine. Checked the tie rod ends, they are good. I traced the shaft from the tie rod end to the steering box and I can wiggle it where it attaches to the steering box. Also my ABS brake light is on,even though I changed brake pads about 6 months ago.Any ideas?

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Old 10-29-2006, 09:23 AM   #2
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Re: shimming on front passenger side

Welcome to AF, Not a good start though, what year is this car?
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Old 10-29-2006, 10:41 AM   #3
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Re: shimming on front passenger side

It's a '92 Olds 98 regency
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Old 10-29-2006, 12:13 PM   #4
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Re: shimming on front passenger side

I called Advance Auto, and the guy there told me it is my inner tie rod end. What do you think?
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Old 10-29-2006, 04:42 PM   #5
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Lightbulb Re: shimming on front passenger side

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I called Advance Auto, and the guy there told me it is my inner tie rod end. What do you think?
Could be, but a diagnosis from Advance over the phone??, if you are not sure here get a pro to look at it!
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