Steering Wheel off center issue?

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Apr 17, 2004 | 07:54 PM

#21

Rayman

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From: Dutchess County, NY

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Originally Posted by Sciomodr

your dealer should be able to do what's called a slip adjust alignment that just corrects the steering wheel position relative to the wheels. Its not really even necessary to put it on the alignment rack to do it, its basicly screwing the tie rod end out on one side and in on the other.

I know exactly what you mean on that, its annoying. So call your dealer and tell them the deal, should be pretty quick.

Mike

Thanks. When I get my first oil change I'll try to explain it to them.

Sep 13, 2004 | 03:17 AM

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WeirdScionz

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From: Philly

My xB has pulled to the left slightly ever since I got it. I think it's just a question of the steering wheel being off about 5 degrees or so - it's more annoying than anything else but it's just not right. I finally had my dealer take a look at it when I had it in for service. They agree that it's off-center but that there's nothing they can do about it because it's "within tolerance" and they would just end up putting it out-of-whack in the opposite direction.

Sep 14, 2004 | 12:39 AM

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NHGrafx

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From: Charlotte, NC

When driving perfectly straight, my steering wheel is a bit off center and centering it causes the car to go right slightly. I got almost 4,000 miles on it. In my case I am pretty sure the steering wheel is just mounted slighty off center, something I personally can live with.