Important notes when the car steering wheel is off

Many cars that have been driven for a long time suddenly discover that the steering wheel is off-center. Off-center steering means that even when the driver does not act on it, the steering wheel will still turn slightly to one side and the car will go in a curve instead of a straight line. In case the driver wants to go straight, the driver also has to hold the steering wheel, holding it uncomfortably.

A misaligned steering wheel can be dangerous.

Usually, the phenomenon of steering wheel deviation is mostly due to tires. For example, uneven tire pressure or wheel alignment is not correct. This phenomenon often occurs if the driver drives on bad roads too much or often parks with 2 wheels on the sidewalk.

The next reason that can cause the steering wheel to be off-center is due to misalignment. The steering wheel can also be due to problems with the steering rack or steering column. In case the steering wheel is off-center due to problems with the rack or steering column, it is necessary to bring it to a specialized auto repair shop for inspection. To know if the car has a misaligned steering shaft, you can try to inflate all the tires and observe.

Steering wheel misalignment can also be caused by steering wheel misalignment. Typically, up to 80% of steering wheel misalignment is the result of steering wheel misalignment. It can also be caused by collision. When driving in a collision, the vehicle's tie rod can be misaligned, thus causing the steering wheel to be misaligned.

When encountering a case of steering wheel deflection, the first thing to do is to know the location of the worn tire or which tire is uneven. To do this, try reversing the position of the tires and observe the new direction of the vehicle, from which you can deduce the problem tire.

Next, put the car on the lift, put the gear lever in P and pull the handbrake. Chock the wheel, jump start the wheel and lower it to the safety stop. Check the wheel briefly, observe whether this wheel is the right type. Are the tire size and code suitable, or are the tires damaged or have any strange spots?

Next, adjust the tire pressure to find the problem with the tire. Remember to mark the tire positions for easy testing. Then, remove the 2 front tires and reverse the positions of the 2 front tires and proceed with the test drive.

Observe how the steering direction changes, and from there deduce the traction required on 1 or 2 tires. If steering force needs to be reduced, move 1 or 2 wheels to the rear axle and flip the tire.

Safety procedures must also be followed during the inspection. If a tire is found to have a one-sided tread or a tire that is different in size from the other tires, it cannot be rotated and must be replaced with a new tire and tested. It is important to ensure that if a tire needs to be replaced, it is selected in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.