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junkyard truck · 03-31-2005, 10:39 PM

Hi, When I drive the steering wheel isn't centered, whats the procedure to bring the steering back to center, doesn't affect driving, just bugs me.

Thanks

70 shorty · 03-31-2005, 10:49 PM

I just removed the wheel and put it back on centered. It took a couple of tries to hit it right, but I'm with you, it bugged the crap out of me.

8door · 03-31-2005, 11:05 PM

Was the wheel centered at any time before, or did you get it that way?
Be carefull about pulling a wheel off and centering it, the steering may be off and you will wind up with incorrect lock to lock steering .Too much turn one way and too little the other.The steering box must be centered then the linkage to wheels adjusted.
Might be worth the $50 to have the thing aligned by a shop.
Just a thought for ya.

68w/sbc406 · 03-31-2005, 11:08 PM

if you are talking about your steering wheel being 'one tooth off' just pull the wheel and move it to which ever was it needs too. on my wheel i had a line on the wheel and a line on the splined shaft stamped in it so you know you have it on right

03-31-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
junkyard truck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: edna, texas Posts: 24	Steering Wheel Off Center Hi, When I drive the steering wheel isn't centered, whats the procedure to bring the steering back to center, doesn't affect driving, just bugs me. Thanks __________________ 69 chevy short stepside

03-31-2005, 10:49 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I just removed the wheel and put it back on centered. It took a couple of tries to hit it right, but I'm with you, it bugged the crap out of me. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-31-2005, 11:05 PM	#3
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Was the wheel centered at any time before, or did you get it that way? Be carefull about pulling a wheel off and centering it, the steering may be off and you will wind up with incorrect lock to lock steering .Too much turn one way and too little the other.The steering box must be centered then the linkage to wheels adjusted. Might be worth the $50 to have the thing aligned by a shop. Just a thought for ya. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

03-31-2005, 11:08 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	if you are talking about your steering wheel being 'one tooth off' just pull the wheel and move it to which ever was it needs too. on my wheel i had a line on the wheel and a line on the splined shaft stamped in it so you know you have it on right __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler



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