Re: Front End Shimmy

Posted by Doug Linden on Oct. 24, 1996 at 12:54:39

In Reply to: Front End Shimmy
posted by Anthony Gal on Oct. 21, 1996 at 12:07:18

: Occasionally, when I apply the brakes, there is a front-end shimmy.
: This does not always happen, particularly if I have a long stop.
: Not being much of a mechanic, I have checked the steering, and there is mininmal play.
: I tightened the nut on the Pittman arm and on the steering column
: which helped slightly.Have not checked the brakes in a while,
: but I remember once that the front pads were low.Since this occurs only during
: primarily occurs while I am braking, should I redirect my attention
: to the brakes and not to the steering?
Anthony,
You may want to perform two easy checks to try to eliminate the shimmy.1. check the tire pressure to make sure they are
equal and about 35psi.2. check the drag link and tie rod to make sure the connections are not loose.They need to be firm
but not so tight it makes steering stiff.If you adjust the tie rod a lot it may worth while to check the toe-in.Also one
ther area that may be a factor is the radius rod ball where it
connects to the bell housing.It that is loose it could cause a shimmy.Try tightening, if that doesn't help try the
replacement rubber ball and cap.
Good Luck
Doug

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