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lukesaxokid
25th February 2008, 17:07
when my wheels are pointing straight my steering wheelis slightly to theleft, is this alignment or just the wheel put on wrong/steering rack...?
rep for any help, cheers boys
Predator_R32
25th February 2008, 17:16
could be the wheels is on wrong you took it off for any reason??

it also could mean your tracking is out so id get that done first and aso wheel balancing
vinny_5saxo
25th February 2008, 19:02
id 99% say its the tracking if it is pulling to one side when you drive it with the steering wheel central.
carl_hughes
25th February 2008, 19:16
tracking
saxochap
25th February 2008, 19:56
100 % Tracking mate.
lukesaxokid
25th February 2008, 21:34
cheers guys, can i have it done at a normal tyre place or does it have to be done using a laser?
carl_hughes
25th February 2008, 21:48
cheers guys, can i have it done at a normal tyre place or does it have to be done using a laser?

using a laser
Saxo_Steve
25th February 2008, 22:54
My wheel sits to the left aswell and I thought it would be the tracking. Got the tracking done using lasers and it was sitting perfect, so we knocked the tracking off then realligned it to see if that made a difference but it was still the same. I'm guessing my steering wheel is just off centre!
Ben_L
25th February 2008, 23:43
mine does the same. tracking is almost spot on. but i'm still concerned as i get that piss annoying and nerve racking crunch when i steer sometimes. its going to be looked at by a mechanic tomorrow.

do you know if the steering wheel has been removed ?
lukesaxokid
26th February 2008, 17:34
yea i think it might just be the steering wheel as the car will run in a straight line if i do not touch the wheel but the wheel is still off too the left...?anyone else had this trouble?
1100desire
26th February 2008, 17:39
yeah ive got that its bloody annoying
stevo67
26th February 2008, 21:58
If it`s just the tracking then their is no need to take steering off.All the garage is doing is adjusting the toe in/out by adjusting the track rods.

Steve.
Ben_L
26th February 2008, 22:02
any1 know if rogered top mounts would cause the same problem?
stevo67
27th February 2008, 09:01
Maybe try opening the bonnet & push down on the car either side there should be some movement but not excessive.

Steve.
Ben_L
27th February 2008, 09:24
if i open the bonnet at just look at those rubber mounts, the drivers side sits lower than the passenger side. i.e theres a bigger gap between the cup and the mount on the passenger side
Saxovts22
27th February 2008, 09:39
i had an aftermarket 1 on mine and when the standard went back on it was pissed to one side, might be a case of realligning the steering wheel bud
meganc0212
27th February 2008, 12:22
My dad has this problem with his car - his steering wheel is wonky when the wheels are straight and it is just that the steering wheel was put on the rack a bit wonky. Its annoying but doesn't cause any problems, the car still travels in a straight line when he lets go of the steering wheel and all that.