{"id":39672,"date":"2021-06-03T14:41:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T21:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=39672"},"modified":"2023-06-21T20:14:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T03:14:24","slug":"why-is-my-2010-toyota-4runners-steering-wheel-shaking-at-highway-speeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-2010-toyota-4runners-steering-wheel-shaking-at-highway-speeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My 2010 Toyota 4Runner’s Steering Wheel Shaking at Highway Speeds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Q: I have a 2010 Toyota 4Runner with a 4.0L engine<\/a>. When driving between 60-70 MPH, my steering wheel shakes. The problem also happens when making sweeping turns. I just got a new set of tires 100 miles ago and a wheel alignment 500 miles ago, neither of which fixed the issue. What could the problem be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Ray from New York City, New York <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Usually, vibrations felt through the steering wheel at highway speeds are caused by wheel and tire problems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> Hello, Ray. I’m going to assume that the shop performed a wheel balance when you bought the tires. I’ll also assume that the alignment was done correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, vibrations felt through the steering whee<\/a>l at highway speeds are caused by wheel and tire problems. You might want to double-check the wheel balance<\/a> and look for issues, such as a bent rim<\/a> or out-of-round wheel\/tire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I would also take a peek at the wheel bearing assemblies. A worn wheel bearing<\/a> or bent hub can lead to vibrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check each bearing assembly for play by raising the vehicle, putting your hands at the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions on the tire, and rocking the wheel\/tire assembly. You can check the hub portion of the bearing assembly for distortion by placing a dial indicator on the flange, then turning the hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also narrow down the possible causes of the vibration by using a noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) analyzer. Low frequency (5-20 Hz) vibration issues are usually due to wheel\/tire problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about using an NVH analyzer for your smartphone by watching this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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