My used 1999 S70 shakes at 65mph+

cmassey · Post by **cmassey** » 13 Mar 2006, 12:51

I just bought a used 1999 S70 with 115K on it. I got it realigned and bought new tires and wheels and the steering wheel still shakes when i drive over 65mph. my dad(an audi nut) looked at it and says the tie rods are worn, and that could be it..but i am wondering if anyone else has any ideas or has the same problem? thank you!

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 13 Mar 2006, 18:29

Could be the tie rods, but willing to bet on wheel balance first. Grab your tires at 3:00 and 9:00 position and see if you can move the wheels. If you can, then tie rods. Good luck.

Post by **pfeener** » 13 Mar 2006, 19:11

I'd check the ball joints; very common for worn ball joints to cause wheel shake at around 65 MPH. Usually goes away at about 75 MPH. Jack it up and let the wheels hang. Use a bar or large screwdriver between the control arm and steering knuckle to check for any movement.

nitink · Post by **nitink** » 15 Mar 2006, 10:41

May be you can check your axels once.
My 95, 850 shakes a lot and today mechanic told me my right front axel is broken.