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Thanks to all for the ideas. After I replaced the brakes (pads and rotors on both sides) this problem occurred one time (the day after the repairs) and has not happened since. That was about 800 miles ago. I wonder if the brakes were so warped they would intermittently grab the wheel. Heartless provided lots of good ideas and I have not yet checked all of them out yet, but the last shop said they inspected the bearings and found them OK. I just keep waiting for it to get worse -- and easier to diagnose! Thanks again

Yes, report is that ball joints and tie rods are good. Also had allignment done. I am not sure if they looked at the wheel bearing, but I wouldn't think that a wheel bearing would be intermittent. I just talked to the shop again, and they could not find anything else wrong, except the brake rotors are warped. I will replace brakes and rotors and see if that helps. Thanks!

Have a 97 Legacy with 312000 miles. Great car. 7 days ago started strange problem that 3 shops and 5 visits have not solved yet. Now looking to the real experts! Car has had no major problems for over 100000 miles, so this is a new problem. No accidents. While driving, will be fine for 30 miles then a sudden jerking of the steering to the right, you can hear the right front tire wobble, lasts for about 15 seconds, and then goes away. May come again in two miles or may not happen again for 50 miles. Seems to be getting worse. Shops see nothing. Yesterday had right axle replaced, but did not solve it. I think it was bad because of the problem. Rotated tires front to back but made no difference. When it is happening, seems to go away if I accelerate, but I tend to want to slow down! Still maintains steering during events. Happens on straight road, has not happened yet on curves. Anyone have any insights? This car has been a real champ. Thanks for reading!