Centering a steering wheel
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==Preamble== | ==Preamble== | ||
| − | Did you ever have this problem: you're driving down the road, the vehicle is going straight, but the steering wheel is half-cocked to the right and the signal lights will only cancel properly | + | Did you ever have this problem: you're driving down the road, the vehicle is going straight, but the steering wheel is half-cocked to the right and the signal lights will only cancel properly one way, and you have to hand cancel them the other way? This is an easy fix and will only take you a half hour of your time, and it will seem like witchcraft after you're done with the job. |
==Quick fix== | ==Quick fix== | ||
| − | Some steering racks do have a high point on center like a steering gear. | + | Some steering racks do have a high point on center like a steering gear. The best way to get it right is to disconnect the steering column from the rack. |
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| − | The best way to get it right is to disconnect the steering column from the rack. | + | |
#Disconnect the outer tie rod ends. | #Disconnect the outer tie rod ends. | ||
| − | #Move the rack full left to right and count the turns on the input shaft. | + | #Move the rack full left-to-right and count the turns on the input shaft. |
#Go back 1/2 that number and the rack is now centered. | #Go back 1/2 that number and the rack is now centered. | ||
| − | #Put the steering wheel straight in the car and reconnect the steering linkage to the rack input shaft. | + | #Put the steering wheel straight in the car, and reconnect the steering linkage to the rack input shaft. |
#At this point, make certain the outer tie rod ends are both screwed onto the rack the same amount (about half way for a start). | #At this point, make certain the outer tie rod ends are both screwed onto the rack the same amount (about half way for a start). | ||
| − | #Connect the tie rods to the steering arms and set the toe adjusting each side equally. | + | #Connect the tie rods to the steering arms and set the toe, adjusting each side equally. |
You can then make minor corrections to get the steering wheel exactly straight in the car. If you do all this properly, the rack will be centered, the steering wheel spokes will be straight and the turn signals will cancel properly. | You can then make minor corrections to get the steering wheel exactly straight in the car. If you do all this properly, the rack will be centered, the steering wheel spokes will be straight and the turn signals will cancel properly. | ||
[[Category:Steering]] | [[Category:Steering]] | ||
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