35mph-steering wheel shakes?

[Stand4d]

I have a question. When i drive from about 35-45mph my steering wheel shakes back and forth like crazy, and then after 45 its fine. I've taken to many places and everyone is saying something different. One place said I had to replace my whole gear box, while repacing the end joints of my tie rods. Another said i would have to 180 my tires and get a steering stabilizer. Another said I just needed an alignment. I don't know who to believe. Can anyone help me out? Has anyone had this problem? I would appreciate any advise. Thanks, Jared

 

[X-1]

Usaully that is either an idler arm, or tierod end, in your case the tie rod end, jack the wheel up and try squeezing together with a big pair of channel locks. Also could be wheel bearing, which you would feel more thru the brakes.

 

[Maniak]

We have the same symptom on our 1992..

Turns out in our case, the sector shaft is loose (it moved side to side now) . So I am going to replace my steering box.

~Mark