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Anonymous Posted on Aug 09, 2009

Vibration from right front end

1998 Jimmy 4WD, 4.3L, Recently had recurring vibration coming from right front end at about 110 km/hr. After braking to the side of the road and then resuming it seems to go away. Then suddenly after about 30 km, vibration starts again. Then at a slow speed, in town, making a right turn same vibration happened. I had the wheels checked for brakes and balance and all is OK.
Could it be 4WD related?
Any ideas, please.

  • Anonymous Aug 09, 2009

    Hi Centravalle,
    I had all those checked,,,
    I was told that it may be the 4WD trying to engage sometimes, on its own.

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