ls911

My steering wheel is off to the left by just a little bit when driving straight.
The car handles great (goes straight) does not pull to either side when I let go. Tire wear looks even/normal.
This is not anything like other front end alignment issues I've experienced.
So am I still looking at a simple front end alignment to take care of this?

AndyK

I HATE when that happens. I am guessing when they did the alignment, someone didn't lock the wheel straight. Then, when they align the wheels, and connect the steering, the steering wheel winds up crooked.

Benjamin Choi

Make sure you're on a level surface, LUD. I know that a lot of our hwys crested up in the middle and if you're living life in the fast lane (left), you're always driving on a not so level.

If it is actually off-kilter, it's a simple adjustment and you should not have to realign the car at all assuming your alignment guy got some skills.

salayc

If the alignment is right, then the wheel is off. Remove the airbag and the wheel retaining nut, remove the wheel and move 1 notch right.

Benjamin Choi

are u sure about this? what my align guy did was i think he messed with the actual steering rack and it was a very quick job.

Doug Donsbach

This is usually the result of asymmetric toe in front, and if it wasn't caused by a recent botched alignment, the total toe is probably off as well. In either case, it will need a trip to the alignment shop to correct the problem.

But if the steering wheel has ever been removed for any reason, it might have been improperly replaced.

ls911

I appreciate all the info guys.
As far as I know the steering wheel has never been removed. So it sounds like a bad alignment, will take care of it when I find a good place to go.
You are correct about that railroad track effect on the highways, but this crooked wheel thing is all the time Ben.

Thank you

RayGT3

Confirm the front tire pressures are equal.

Doug Donsbach

Rears as well. And make sure that the tire(s) on one side aren't worn more than on the other.

Meister Fahrer

Probably just a two-wheel alignment, about $50 or so at my indy.

johnny1423

i had this happen recently...
go to a good alignment shop and have them "turn the tie rods" an equal amout on each side ......this will compensate the wheel...keep adjusting till right....
this will not throw the alignment off as long as the person marks the bolts and turns them exactly equal on each side..
good luck

springgeyser

Adjust your toe only and your camber will be thrown a bit off also.

Just have a alignment shop get it done.

Benjamin Choi

exactamundo