why does my Skoda Octavia's steering wheel shake while driving?

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
• Allow the vehicle to cool down if it has been recently driven.

2. Tire Inspection

• Sub-steps:
  1. Remove the wheel covers if applicable.
  2. Inspect each tire for signs of uneven wear, bulges, or punctures.
  3. Measure tire pressure with a gauge and inflate to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Tools Required: Tire pressure gauge, air compressor.

3. Wheel Balancing

• Sub-steps:
  1. Remove the wheel from the vehicle using a socket set.
  2. Mount the wheel on a wheel balancer.
  3. Follow the machine's instructions to determine balance and add weights as needed.
  4. Reinstall the wheel onto the vehicle and torque the lug nuts to the specified value.
• Tools Required: Wheel balancer, socket set, torque wrench.

4. Suspension Inspection

• Sub-steps:
  1. Lift the vehicle using a jack and secure it with jack stands.
  2. Visually inspect the tie rods, ball joints, and bushings for any signs of wear or damage.
  3. Replace any worn components as necessary.
• Tools Required: Jack, jack stands, socket set, wrenches.

5. Wheel Alignment

• Sub-steps:
  1. Take the vehicle to an alignment shop.
  2. Follow the shop’s procedure for adjusting the alignment as per manufacturer specifications.
  3. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the alignment is correct.
• Tools Required: Alignment machine.