Jimny - Steering Wheel Shudder

[saltamontes]

Yes exactly as your problem. I have a new Jimny, only 10000 km and notice that when accelerating between 40 -50 mph and decelerating 60-30mph I get a steering wheel shake, a shimmy, but not ever, in times all is well. It is not a mechanical worn out it is a defect.
In all terrain, dirty ground, 4x4, it didn't appears. You can put a bearing suspender.
But be aware and happy with it and take care.
saltamontes

[Armando Simon]

Hi guys,

Still the same steering wheel problems here. The service centers can only do so much as this may be a manufacturing problem already. I would assume that not all jimny's are like this. If you have anything, please let me know. If something comes up, i'll post a note here as well.

Thanks and drive safely.

Armand

[boralb]

Hi,

I've had the same problems on my 2006 jimny at.
Check your tires for runout (axle&radial) and rims.If tire runout exceeds tolerances there's no way of stopping wiggling.
If all tires & rims are ok then try sliding the tire over rim to adjust exact uniformity.There's one point for optimal match(A good technician will know how to do this).After rebalancing i hope you'll have smooth ride.

[Chocotoff]

Had the same shudder problems with my Jimny JLX 2004 (30.000 km) after standard wheels/tyres were replaced with a new set of (standard) rims with winter tyres 205/70/15.

The dealer solved the problem (all factory warranty)
in sequential order:
Wheels balanced (problem still there)
Kingpin-bearings replaced (problem almost gone)
Installed Steering Stabilizer (problem gone)
No need for wheel alignment.
Steering is a little heavier, but overall the handling is improved, no sudden shocks on rocky roads, less reaction on sidewinds.
Should be factory-mounted.

Jeroen

[XXavier]

I am another Jimny owner with the same problem... It happens when one of the front wheels hits a hole... It appeared @ 15000km, more or less, was 'solved' after front wheels were balanced & aligned, but has come back... I have changed the dampers (for worse...). What's that 'Steering Stabilizer' that you mention, Chocotoff...?? My Jimny (a 65-hp Diesel) has, of course, the standard front stabilizer bar...

Rgds

XXavier

[Chocotoff]

The stabilizer also called steering damper can be found in a lot of 4x4 shops (on and offline)

here´s a link: Suzisport International

Jeroen

[XXavier]

Thanks for your valuable help, Jeroen!!!

I'll find out about that stabilizer...

Rgds

XXavier

[Chocotoff]

Hi XXavier,
This is how it looks like

and this is how it's mounted


between the tie-rod and the chassis

Jeroen

[XXavier]

Thanks for the tip and the montage instructions, Chocotoff... I have already ordered one of those dampers, specially dimensioned for the Jimny. The Australian one seemed a bit far away... Thus, I opted for a local supplier (I live in Spain) and -after locating it through the internet. I contacted it and ordered the damper this very afternoon...

Thanks, once more.

XXavier

[Chocotoff]

Hope it'll help solve your problem like it did mine.