Steering problems
Re: Steering problems
Originally Posted by brittt1
no play here but the steering wheel isnt straight, when driving in a straight line if you look at the steering wheel it looks like your taking a right turn, kinda annoying. Anyone know how to take the wheel off and staighten it up?
Re: Steering problems
Epyon, help me understand how taking the steering wheel off can possibly screw up the recirculating ball steering gear.
britt1, the proper way to center the steering wheel is by adjusting the steering linkage. Any alignment shop can do it. However, if you are still under warranty, the dealer should do it for you.
Everyone has bashed the recirculating ball steering as not being as "good" as a power rack and pinion. True the feel is not quite as precise, especially when on center. However, a recirculating ball steering gear is nealy bomb-proof. The need for repairs is rare. Unless you hit something with it at highspeed, about the only thing that ever goes wrong with them is a leaky seal, and that is not common. They will last a lot longer than the rest of the car will without much attention other than checking the fluid level occasionally. If you ever have to replace them, they are not very expensive. On the other hand, a power rack and pinion is fairly fragile by comparison, they are prone to leakage, they don't last nearly as long as a recirculating ball, and if you have to replace them, they cost a small fortune.
britt1, the proper way to center the steering wheel is by adjusting the steering linkage. Any alignment shop can do it. However, if you are still under warranty, the dealer should do it for you.
Everyone has bashed the recirculating ball steering as not being as "good" as a power rack and pinion. True the feel is not quite as precise, especially when on center. However, a recirculating ball steering gear is nealy bomb-proof. The need for repairs is rare. Unless you hit something with it at highspeed, about the only thing that ever goes wrong with them is a leaky seal, and that is not common. They will last a lot longer than the rest of the car will without much attention other than checking the fluid level occasionally. If you ever have to replace them, they are not very expensive. On the other hand, a power rack and pinion is fairly fragile by comparison, they are prone to leakage, they don't last nearly as long as a recirculating ball, and if you have to replace them, they cost a small fortune.
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