2007-01-03 08:12:12 · 10 answers · asked by labman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
There IS a master spline that will prevent you from being able to remove the steering wheel and turning it. Take it back where it was aligned because that is part of the alignment process, it was done wrong!
2007-01-03 08:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by speeddemon_747 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question lots of good details and information. Differing brands front to rear will not cause vibration Start by having the wheels balanced and the tires checked for any visual tread mis-shapen conditions, if that does not correct the problem, spin up one side at a time with the vehicle on the hoist, I suspect you might have gotten an improperly machined rotor which could cause the vibration if this is the case the mechanic will not have any trouble figuring out which one it is using this test. While the car is up also check for worn ball joints and tie rod ends which will amplify vibrations and are safety hazards all by themselves. If neither of these tests bear fruit, the next things to check are the drive shaft CV joints, they should be checked with the weight of the car on the wheels, and the transmission in neutral, to ensure they are in their normal alignment, which will be where the wear is. If the vibration is noticeably torque sensitive (changes with the throttle setting) head straight for the CV joints. Once the vibration has been eliminated and any other loose components replaced have a front end alignment performed to get everything back in correct position and ensure proper handling and good tire wear.
2016-05-22 23:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you purchase new tires before alignment? When tires age they harden and have a huge tendency to track in one direction. Attempting to correct this with an alignment may cause your steering wheel issue.
If you didn't purchase new tires you may try and rotate tires front to back, don't cross, and see if this corrects problem.
If not you can always take back. That "Toe and Go" alignment is simple as pie to do and centering of the steering wheel is a vital step that someone didn't do correctly.
Hope this helps and good luck.
2007-01-03 11:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't remove the steering wheel for some reason, and it's now off of center, the alignment was done wrong. Take it back and have them do it correctly. If you did remove the steering wheel, take it off again and move it until it's straight.
2007-01-03 08:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Place the steering wheel on the shaft lightly. Do not install the nut. Drive the truck forward in a straight line at least 100 feet. Remove and install the steering wheel so that it is straight. Turn around and do it again. If the wheel is where you want it, install the nut and tighten to specified torque.
2007-01-03 08:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need someone to adjust both tie rod sleeves equally the same amount of turns until the wheel is straight. If someone aligned it, they did it wrong!
2007-01-03 08:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by gary t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either re-align the truck (properly) or take the steering wheel off the column and adjust it
2007-01-03 08:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by Rainman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one nut under the horn pad, or remove the knuckle at the steering box. About a horse apiece as far as trying to get them loose though.
2007-01-03 08:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by demozast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it back to your alignment shop toes still off
2007-01-03 12:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Tim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like you need a gear box.
2007-01-03 08:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Big Tim 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋