Steering wheel off centre

Started by deviantmr-s, August 7, 2017, 13:46

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deviantmr-s

August 7, 2017, 13:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I am still in a huge learning curve with my 2, so please be kind lol.

I have just replaced a rear suspension arm and now the steering wheel is considerably off centre. Is this down to the replacement or something more than an alignment would correct?

Do I need to check out a possible steering fault?

Thank you in advance.   s:D :D s:D
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onion86

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August 7, 2017, 13:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Which one of the arms did you replace? Do you mean it's physically off centre if you're stopped, or you're having to steer off centre to compensate and drive in a straight line?

Definitely get an alignment done, it would seem a coincidence if it's not related. Also check the torque settings on what you've replaced are correct.
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deviantmr-s

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August 7, 2017, 14:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Rear drivers side replaced. Driving in a straight line the steering wheel is about 15 degrees down on the righthand side. If I move the steering wheel to the straight position as it should be driving in a straight line the car steers left. The steering wheel is just not aligned with the wheels...hope that males sense.
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jvanzyl

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August 7, 2017, 14:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Do you have a stock/standard wheel? It's possible it wasn't put on straight in the first place.
Other than that, I'd just take for alignment and see what they say...

deviantmr-s

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August 7, 2017, 14:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yes standard wheels.

Thank you for the help.
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Carolyn

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August 7, 2017, 14:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi,

'Onion' asked you which arm you replaced.  He had his reasons.  There are three suspension arms on each side at the rear.  Each does a different job.  One, in particular, controls the rear wheel alignment.... which will affect how the car steers...
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jvanzyl

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August 7, 2017, 15:14 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "deviantmr-s"Yes standard wheels.

Thank you for the help.

erm I was referring to the steering wheel...   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

shnazzle

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August 7, 2017, 15:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I think the conclusion Stu and Carolyn are hinting for here are; it's the arm you replaced. The "rear one" is the one that adjusts toe. You'll likely find that your driver's side rear wheel is pointing inwards towards the front left wheel. The little plate on subframe side of the arm you replaced should kind of be aiming with the flat side southwest.
Alignment will sort it. Or give it a try yourself until the wheel is more straight until you get it aligned

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deviantmr-s

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August 7, 2017, 15:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest


In yellow the arm replaced.
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deviantmr-s

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August 7, 2017, 15:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
jvanzyl, I was replying to the steering wheel, got carried away with an 's' lol...
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onion86

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August 7, 2017, 16:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "deviantmr-s"

In yellow the arm replaced.
Yeah that's the toe arm, as mentioned above, so has the most ability to be out and cause issues. Would be adjusted during alignment.

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deviantmr-s

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August 7, 2017, 17:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Alignment done and problem sorted. Thanks.
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shnazzle

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August 7, 2017, 20:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "deviantmr-s"Alignment done and problem sorted. Thanks.
That was quick!

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