I noticed that my steering wheel does not self center after full turn to the right or left. Is this normal for a 982 S4 or is my alignment off?

Thanks

 

Sounds like there's something loose. Maybe sterring rack bushings to frame, tie rod ends or ???

Jack it up move a wheel back and forth and see what's loose.

 

I reckon the rule of thumb is: If you think your alignment may be out then it is. Rather like: if you think your cambelt might need changing then it does.

 

Could this be caused by the wrong camber setting?

I'm looking for the word that means how the upper ball joint, and the lower ball joint line up verticaly, when your looking accrost the car.

As it's been explained to me, if the upper ball joint is infrount of the lower ball joint, but perfectly inline other wise, it will cause the wheels to try to self center. If the right one is more foward than the left one or visa versa, it makes it pull to one side or the other.

Yes, no, maybe?

 

Azir,
Check your suspension for slope, adjust your riding hight to the factory specifications and do a proper alignment job (See 928 Forum issue #4 and/or Earls home page)
You have an intersting job in front of you - Good luck!
Regards from Erik in Denmark

 

If front tire pressure is too low, the self centering response of a correctly alligned suspension will seem sluggish: It is also somewhat speed dependent.
Is there 'play' in the steering, a 'pull' either left/right, wheel off center on a straight road, uneven tire wear, etc., etc?
With correct pressures , if "yes" to any of the above - check for bearing play, tie rod looseness(rack mounts or joint wear) and obvious damage(bent bits) . All of the above must be in order prior to considering an allignment.