Steering Wheel Off Center
08-21-2006, 08:41 PM
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Steering Wheel Off Center
I just noticed today that when im going straight the steering wheel is off center, it is tilted towards the right a little. Anyone know why the steering wheel would be off center?
08-22-2006, 03:40 PM
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RE: Steering Wheel Off Center
You prob just need an alignment. That shoudl fix the issue. Is there any play in the sterring wheel. I am having that issue now. I have like a 1/2 inch of play before the car responds to steering inputs.
08-22-2006, 04:21 PM
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RE: Steering Wheel Off Center
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You prob just need an alignment. That shoudl fix the issue. Is there any play in the sterring wheel. I am having that issue now. I have like a 1/2 inch of play before the car responds to steering inputs.
You prob just need an alignment. That shoudl fix the issue. Is there any play in the sterring wheel. I am having that issue now. I have like a 1/2 inch of play before the car responds to steering inputs.
08-28-2006, 05:52 PM
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RE: Steering Wheel Off Center
Yes, very likely it is the alignment... After doing some work on the steering (replacing some parts) mine was about 3 to 4 inches off center and still driving relatively strait... I thought that something got messed up, but after a wheel alignment it went right back to normal... Unless you have some kind of wicked warranty (one where they do oil changes at no charge) for your car it will not be covered.
02-06-2018, 01:00 AM
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steering wheel sits a lil off center
Yes I changed my steering wheel to a new one but when I put it back on and drove it it was off center my steering wheel is there any type of aligning that makes sure your steering wheel goes back on straight I have a 96 mustang gt
02-06-2018, 10:57 AM
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Steering Wheel Off Center
Yup, take your car to a good alignment shop, with lazar equipment, and have them "index" your steering and also have them do a "four wheel THRUST" alignment. If there are any additional issues these two adjustments will point them out.