{"id":11971,"date":"2020-01-04T12:28:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T20:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/?p=11971"},"modified":"2024-01-09T11:56:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T19:56:33","slug":"why-does-my-car-shake-when-i-turn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/why-does-my-car-shake-when-i-turn\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Car Shake When I Turn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During my last visit to get work done on my truck at the dealership, I found that when I got it back, it would shake when I turned the wheel. I decided to see if it would resolve itself; maybe there was some power steering fluid that needed to work itself through the system thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cars can shake when turning the wheel for many reasons. Low power steering fluid, loose or old belts, loose hoses, tire issues, bearings, brakes, and the hydraulic damper are some of the problems that cause shaking. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it might not seem like a serious problem if your car is shaking while you turn, it’s always a good idea to get it checked out as soon as possible. Many problems left unchecked could cause much bigger problems later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power Steering Fluid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you drive with low-power<\/strong> steering fluid, you may find that your car starts to shake when you turn the wheel. The car needs power steering fluid to turn the wheels properly, and when there isn’t enough pressure to turn the wheels, it may be hard to turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You probably have low-power steering fluid if you notice noise when you turn the steering wheel. The belt that helps pump fluid through your system could also have a problem and cause some shaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the belt is loose<\/strong> or the flywheel is bent<\/strong>, then the steering wheel is likely to shake. During a turn, the pressure may change and affect the amount of shaking. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The belt is usually what needs to be either tightened or replaced unless you see the belt, flywheel, or other pulley is bent or loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the power steering pump<\/strong> has problems or there is old power steering fluid, these may also be a possible reason for noise and shaking. When the power steering pump starts to fail, it may lack the ability to push fluid well enough, and as you turn, there is a shuddering or shaking effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaking can also occur if your power steering line is interrupted by contaminants in the line or a kink that prevents fluid from flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Brakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Sometimes you’ll find that the brake system has issues and may cause shaking when you turn your steering wheel. If your rotors<\/strong> (the metal disk<\/a> that the brake pads push against) are warped<\/strong>, you’ll likely feel the steering wheel and car shaking to some degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the brake fluid can be old <\/strong>or contaminated. This may make the brakes seem spongy and more difficult to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the brake line is interrupted<\/strong> as you turn the wheel, uneven braking may result. An external obstruction could be preventing the fluid from getting to the calipers as the wheels are turned. This is not common but should get looked at for braking safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do a visual check of the brakes, and while the car is off and in the park, look at the brakes. If the brakes are cool, you can look and feel for slight warping of the rotor (this may be difficult to see) and see if the calipers have any movement as you wiggle them with your hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brake pads<\/strong><\/a> themselves can also cause shaking, as well as if the caliper pistons get stuck<\/strong> and fail to slide in and out correctly. The boots for the pistons might need to be replaced if torn, or any other part that is not working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you turn the wheel, the wheel bearings may have different levels of pressure applied to them. If the bearings are starting to wear<\/a> out, it is likely your wheel bearings will make noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If somehow the bearings have gotten worse<\/strong> and worse, the wheel may start to make the car shake<\/strong>. It may be more pronounced as you turn left or right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worn wheel bearings can be replaced, and you can check for this issue by doing an inspection yourself. As shown in the video, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n