What Causes Vehicle Wobbling?

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DeLuna
07/30/25 6:43am
Vehicle wobbling is caused by issues in the chassis system, including unbalanced wheels, loose suspension components, excessive steering gear clearance, and other factors that can lead to shaking while driving. Unbalanced wheels: During manufacturing, tires and rims cannot guarantee uniform quality, so wheels must undergo dynamic balancing after assembly. Loose suspension components: The chassis suspension consists of various links and support arms, which are connected through ball joints and rubber bushings. Normally, these connections are very tight, but as the ball joints and bushings wear out, the components become loose, resulting in a shaky suspension and causing the vehicle body to wobble. Excessive steering gear clearance: Over time, the rack and pinion gears wear out, creating excessive play. Even without steering input, the wheels may slightly wobble left and right due to road irregularities, giving the sensation of vehicle body wobbling.
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