Symptom Charts: Vibration

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom	Possible Causes	Action
Wheel Fight (Kick Back) - condition where roughness is felt in the steering wheel by the driver when the vehicle is driven over rough surfaces	Loose or worn steering components/bushings	CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the steering gear yoke. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate the steering gear warranty. TIGHTEN and INSTALL new steering components/bushings as necessary
	Loose or worn suspension components/bushings	TIGHTEN and INSTALL new suspension components/bushings as necessary
Nibble (Shimmy) - condition where oscillation of the steering wheel occurs (not vertical which is Shake). This is driven by road wheel imbalance	Road wheel and tire condition	CHECK for wheel and tire damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to Wheel and Tire information. CHECK for tire uniformity. INSTALL new tire(s) as necessary
	Road wheel imbalance	CHECK and ADJUST road wheel balance as necessary
Shake - condition where vertical vibration of the steering wheel/column occurs (not oscillation which is Nibble)	NOTE: Vibration smooths out after several miles of driving Road wheel imbalance due to tire flat-spotting	ENSURE tires installed are to Jaguar specification. INSTALL new tires as necessary CHECK and ADJUST tire pressures to correct specification