My rims were messed up too and there was steering problems. I had to turn like 5 inches to the left for it to go straight. I just picked up my car today from the shop. They were in a rush because they were closing. So as I am driving home I noticed the problem with the steering was still there. I already got a alignment and my frame isn't bent or anything. What else can cause the steering problem? I tested it and went 90mph on the highway and the car does not vibrate or anything. But still, I need to turn 5 inches to the left for it to go straight. What else can be the problem if it's not the frame or the alignment? (Already got the whole rear left side wheel/rim/rod replaced.) The impact must have done something but noone knows what.
2007-06-02 14:14:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take notes and if you have to call them and let them know and get the name of the person you talked to and the date. For proof if you need it down the road. Or ask a dealership if they could help you for a free estimate to get this fixed. Whatever it is.
2007-06-02 14:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by PushSucharaX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the alignment! The relationship of the steering wheel to the front end geometry is wrong. It is the toe end setting which effects this.
When doing alignment you are suppose to lock the wheel in the straight on position then set the toe adjustment.
They must have been too stupid or lazy to do this when they aligned it
2007-06-02 14:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by dumokie4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cheaped out on your alignment....The first thing they should do is center the steering wheel and then set the wheels to match. Someone was too lazy and just set the wheels. You cannot just ake the steering wheel off and put in back in the right place...needs to be redone
2007-06-02 15:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by scottmandoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your steering wheel may have to be adjusted. But if the vehicle is literally pulling itself to the left or right really hard you may have worn tires, or your rack and pinion may need replacing. Just an educated guess. Good Luck
2007-06-02 14:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by thugshady06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has an inclination suspension section(s) and its additionally out of alignment because of this. its impossible to declare how plenty this is going to value yet you will desire to get it fixed as quickly as conceivable. this is going to placed on you tires out very immediately and it would be risky to force at bigger velocity exceptionally interior the rain. in case you discover a good alignment guy and you have a typical front wheel force vehicle, sometime the administration palms that get bent are extremely person-friendly to straighten adequate to get it aligned, yet its no assure. save an ear out for roaring noises from that section as valuable on the wheel can injury the wheel bearing additionally
2016-10-09 08:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the splines in the steering box may be twisted (common) or the drag link is bent or when they aligned your car they didn't center the wheel.
2007-06-02 14:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take off the steering wheel turn 5 inches to the right refit fixed :)
if the tracking & wheel alingment is ok get you wheels balancded that should fix it
2007-06-02 14:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Hitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the axle - that might have gotten bent in the accident. Good luck, Sweetie.
2007-06-02 14:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by j b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is happening because they didn't align the rear end - i have the same problem and am trying to get them to fix it for free.
2007-06-03 14:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the shop you went to did not complete the work needed on your car. I would be carefull driving incase something goes wrong. take it back or go to another shop.
2007-06-02 14:32:29 · answer #10 · answered by truckincowboy79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋