RE: [DML] Re: Steering alignment

["willinot" <willinot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The problem is not the tyre alignment.  I had it all set up correctly so
that to drive straight I had the steering wheel level and if I let go of the
wheel there was no pull left or right.

My problem is that to drive straight now I have to have the steering wheel
slightly off level (to the right) and when I let go of the wheel there is
still no pulling left or right.

Its as if someone has removed the steering wheel and moved it round a couple
of spleens.

My only reason for removing it in the first place was cos the previous owner
had taken it off and put it back on so far off that you could not read the
speedo.

Thanks

Paul
Belfast
2493

-----Original Message-----
From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
David Teitelbaum
Sent: 02 June 2006 14:32
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: Steering alignment

Check the air pressure in your tires. The road surface has a lot to do
with how the steering "feels". If you still have "wander" go to an
alignment shop with the specs and have them check it out. It can be
bad tires, worn parts, bent parts, or just a minor toe adjustment. You
should not be pulling the steering wheel off to center the wheel. It
is more properly done with the tie rod ends so you actually ARE
centered and have the same turning radius left to right.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "willinot" <willinot@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I have noticed that the steering wheel alignment of my car seems
"off"  I
> have lined it up a couple of times by ensuring the wheels are running




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