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STEERING WHEEL NOT STRAIGHT!!

Last post Thu, Jun 28 2012 22:01 by CHARGE. 4 replies.
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  • Wed, Jun 27 2012 5:36
    • CHARGE
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    STEERING WHEEL NOT STRAIGHT!!

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     Hi

    Have just replaced my track rod end with a after market part from Auto link, everything went back together very easily... but... now when I am going in a straight line my stering wheel is not straight, and is 10-15 degrees to the right of centre...

    What can i do to get it central again? I presume my counting of turns might of been out or have rotated the track rod when tightening thing up, or the after market part is longer or shorter..

    Any suggestions.

    Thanks
  • Wed, Jun 27 2012 6:18 In reply to
    • GEOFFNMAZ
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    Re: STEERING WHEEL NOT STRAIGHT!!

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     Hi, You will at the very least need to get the tracking checked and adjusted by a wheel alignment specialist Thumbs up


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  • Wed, Jun 27 2012 12:55 In reply to

    Re: STEERING WHEEL NOT STRAIGHT!!

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    No matter how good at counting and how similar the parts, replacing track rod ends should always be follwoed by wheel alignment/tracking. Get it done before you scrub your tyres away to nothing.

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    • shoestring
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    Re: STEERING WHEEL NOT STRAIGHT!!

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    victormeldrew:

    No matter how good at counting and how similar the parts, replacing track rod ends should always be follwoed by wheel alignment/tracking. Get it done before you scrub your tyres away to nothing.

     I Agree

    Just tell them when you get the tracking done that you've replaced the track rod ends and the steering wheel needs to be centralised again, this they should do no problem and jobs a goodun Thumbs up

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  • Thu, Jun 28 2012 22:01 In reply to
    • CHARGE
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    Well got the tracking done, they said it was well out!! and what a surprise it feels heaps better too, thanks again!!!
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