2003 Dodge Neon front end shimmy at low to mid range speeds

2003 DODGE NEON
87,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BROWNIESRT4
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I recently the other week took a bend with an incline fast in my neon. when I pulled out of the bend the front drivers side had a shimmy going down the road. I contacted a alignment shop checking to see if I threw my alignment was out an they said I probably broke a belt in the tire. So what I did was moved the drivers side front tire to the back an the back to the front figuring if the shimmy moved to the back id know it was a belt. But it stayed in the front. So my question is what could it be bent cv axle, control arm bushings, the hub assembly, I have an appointment for an alignmnet saturday but hopin I can get someones in put before then.
Dec 23, 2009 at 1:22 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will have to be inspected by a mechanic first, there are a number of components that can be a fault any you will need an experienced eye to look this over, my first thought would be a tyre problem as well, when was the last time that the wheels were balanced?

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 23, 2009 at 2:15 AM
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BROWNIESRT4
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Last summer when I had them put on. I have 17 inch wheels with 205/45/R17s on them cooper mirrada tires. Wouldnt it be odd for one to go outs balance suddenly though.
Dec 23, 2009 at 2:18 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Not at all, you only need to rub a gutter or loose a wheel weight and that can be enough.

mark (Mhpautos)
Dec 23, 2009 at 5:31 AM