The theory was formulated in the 1960s and 1970s as new information was obtained about the nature of the ocean floor, Earth's ancient magnetism, the distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes, the flow of heat from Earth's interior, and the worldwide distribution of plant and animal fossils.
Loose or worn out tie-rod ends can be the cause of death wobble. To test them, jack up one tire at a time grab the tire at the three oâclock and nine oâclock positions, then try to turn the tire back and forth by alternatively pushing and pulling on the tire. Any movement indicates warn out tie-rod ends.
2. Loosen the lug nuts while the car is still on the ground with a tire iron (also called a lug wrench). Turn the tire iron counter-clockwise. Trying to loosen lug nuts while the car is jacked up will cause the tire to spin uselessly. 1  You may have to take off lug nut trim caps.2  These caps can be removed by unscrewing them or pulling them off. 3  You may also have to remove the hubcap (wheel cover).rying to loosen lug nuts while the car is jacked up will cause the tire to spin uselessly. 1  You may have to take off lug nut trim caps. 2  These caps can be removed by unscrewing them or pulling them off. 3  You may also have to remove the hubcap (wheel cover).