How to straighten steering wheel after alignment.

[GEN3SKI]

My wheel is about a 1/4 off to the left. It’s been aligned and tracks straight, but this is going to drive my OCD nuts. I can take next week, but have some free time this weekend. How do you make a slight adjustment?

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[mpcraven]

You can fix it and then re-do the toe-in. But the tech who did the alignment should consider a straight forward steering wheel as fundamental to completing the toe-in correctly. Just take it back to be done correctly.

 

[GEN3SKI]

You can fix it and then re-do the toe-in. But the tech who did the alignment should consider a straight forward steering wheel as fundamental to completing the toe-in correctly. Just take it back to be done correctly.

Agreed. And had them do others without issue…..and it’s only a 1/4” or so….but bothering me.

 

[alrashid2]

I am in a similar boat. On old vehicles I would just tinker with the tie rods to get the steering wheel right. But on these modern vehicles, and especially on a new vehicle, I think it's best to go to the shop and have them fix.

I'm taking mine tomorrow to get the steering wheel adjusted

 

[mpcraven]

Agreed. And had them do others without issue…..and it’s only a 1/4” or so….but bothering me.

...and some customers are pickier than others.

...tinker with the tie rods to get the steering wheel right....

But you really need to recheck toe. I have a gadget for that to measure to points on the tire. And, yes, modern cars are more critical (much less the pre-radial ones!).
Regards, y'all

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