How To: Align Steering Wheel
#1
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How To: Align Steering Wheel
Hello,
I had to replace my heater core so I removed my dash. During that process, I detached the steering wheel rod that connects the wheel to the steering rack. After installing it and going for a drive, my steering wheel is about 45 degrees off to the left. What is the easiest way to align this properly. I had a hard enough time just getting it back on...I read this thread but I'm still very confused.
Any help would be MUCH appreciated!
I had to replace my heater core so I removed my dash. During that process, I detached the steering wheel rod that connects the wheel to the steering rack. After installing it and going for a drive, my steering wheel is about 45 degrees off to the left. What is the easiest way to align this properly. I had a hard enough time just getting it back on...I read this thread but I'm still very confused.
Any help would be MUCH appreciated!
#5
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This is what I tried to do. Is there an easy way to do this with one person? I unbolted the steering wheel from the support bar and I can't line up the shaft to the steering rack, make sure the steering column is straight and make sure the steering wheel is straight all at the same time. I feel like I need to work smarter, not harder just don't know how.
#6
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This is what I tried to do. Is there an easy way to do this with one person? I unbolted the steering wheel from the support bar and I can't line up the shaft to the steering rack, make sure the steering column is straight and make sure the steering wheel is straight all at the same time. I feel like I need to work smarter, not harder just don't know how.
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#9
Evolved Member
When I had my dash out and in my steering wheel - same problem as yours. Not interested in messing with the steering column any more I adjusted toe. Is that the right thing to do - dunno, but it worked for me.
#11
Newbie
Thread Starter
Yeah I'd rather fix it at the steering shaft but may end up doing that if I can't get it right. How far off was your steering wheel?
#12
EvoM Community Team Leader
I could be wrong....but aren't you losing some steering angle in one direction if you don't center the rack when setting toe? There is also a steering angle sensor that I would think at least would need to be recalibrated.
#13
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Thread Starter
Hmmm....well what determines steering lock? Is it the rack itself or does the steering wheel shaft have anything to do with it? I feel like it's just the rack itself but could be wrong.
#14
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Its internal to the steering rack. You need to center the rack and then the wheel. There's no magic to it, if you only messed with the column then you need to straighten the tires and then disconnect and reattach the column clocked straight. Just reattach and check, if its not straight try again.