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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Steering wheel not centered

My car is in good alignment and drives straight, but the steering wheel is a bit off center. Is there an easy way to adjust this? It looks kinda goofy.
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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You need to adjust your tie rod ends, pulling one in and the other out. It's part of a normal alignment, to set the steering wheel to center and then adjust the toe. You can get it done by a professional, or some people make their own do-it-yourself alignment jigs.
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks that was helpful!
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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I've done this in the past by removing the steering wheel and repositioning it on the splines, but that was pre-airbag, so naturally I suppose these days with the march of technology, everything is so much 'easier' now.
Old May 11, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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That's what I thought about doing, but I suppose getting an alignment might not be a bad idea, if the steering wheel is off never know what else might be off, even though I don't notice it.
Old May 11, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Umm... why not just remove the steering shaft from the steering rack and adjust it from there? One bolt, much easier.
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