Is Steering Wheel Shaking Due to Wheel Balancing or Four-Wheel Alignment?

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VanPresley
07/30/25 5:58am
Steering wheel shaking is due to wheel balancing, which involves checking the steering system and tires, while deviation requires four-wheel alignment. The causes of steering wheel shaking are: 1. Tires that have experienced collisions or severe friction may deform, causing body shaking and steering wheel vibration; 2. Aging or detachment of engine mounts leads to steering wheel shaking; 3. Harsh or frequent braking causes overheating and subsequent deformation of brake discs and pads upon cooling, resulting in steering wheel shaking. Precautions for steering wheel use: 1. Reduce the steering angle at high speeds; 2. Straighten the steering wheel when the vehicle's midpoint crosses the centerline; 3. Align the steering wheel when the front of the car is centered in the lane.
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