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S430 Mercedes - Front end shaking at 55+

I have a 2003 S430 4Matic. At speeds of 55+ the front end starts shaking (not in the steering wheel). I have gone through a new set of tires, two front end alignments and countless tire rotations/balances. The problem seems to be getting worse and focused more on the front right side. Any idea?

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It sounds like you have either a broken steel belt in your tire or a worn out idler arm in your steering assembly. Other causes may be a bent wheel, a flat spot on the tire or worst case your brake rotor / wheel hub may be loose. If the rotor / wheel hub is loose you may have severly damaged wheel bearings. Good luck...

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