What Causes the Steering Wheel to Shake Left and Right on Its Own?
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Experiencing steering wheel vibration while driving is quite common. Some drivers may feel intense steering wheel shaking when driving at high speeds. This condition is mostly caused by issues with the car tires. When the mass distribution of the tire is uneven, it creates a dynamic imbalance when the wheel rotates at high speed, leading to severe steering wheel vibration during driving. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Apart from tire-related issues, potential causes could include shock absorber failure, frame deformation, or excessive clearance in the meshing of the main and driven gears of the final drive. If the steering wheel shakes during braking while driving, it might be due to excessive or frequent braking, which can cause the brake discs and pads to overheat and deform when cooled, resulting in steering wheel vibration. 2. Generally, replacing the brake discs and pads can resolve this symptom. If the steering wheel shakes at lower speeds, it could be due to a loose belt in the mechanical steering system's steering gear causing slippage, which also leads to steering wheel vibration. Additionally, looseness or excessive clearance in the steering linkage system can cause vibration and abnormal noises, though this is relatively rare.
