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Originally Posted by rocky raccoon
Our cars have recirculating ball steering rather than the more precise feeling rack and pinion. One inch of play at the steering wheel rim is typical and normal.
Shimmy on the other hand is not. If the shimmy is not present at lower speed and also goes away at speeds in excess of 55 it sounds like typical wheel balance to me. If your balance is old (say a year or more) or high mileage, it is probably due. Tires wear unevenly over the lifetime and balance should be checked whenever one feels shimmy or sees uneven tire wear. If your balance is new, have it rebalanced or try a different tire shop.
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When you say one inch of play is normal, do you mean that while driving the car , or standing still with motor off?
I feel a slight drift during turns, and possibly its always been there, and I am just imagining it getting worse. Is there a steering box adjustment on my 93 400SEL before I ask the mechanic about it and look like a idiot .