How to Adjust Heavy Car Steering Wheel to Lighter?

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JosiahDella
07/29/25 1:09pm
Methods to adjust a heavy car steering wheel to lighter are: 1. Start the engine; 2. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, hold it, then use a 17 wrench to drain the oil and tighten it; 3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, hold it, use a 17 wrench to drain the oil and tighten it, repeat this process three to four times. The car steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of travel, connected to the steering shaft via splines, converting the force applied by the driver on the edge of the steering wheel into torque and transmitting it to the steering shaft. Precautions for using a car steering wheel are: 1. When turning the steering wheel back, do it quickly and accurately return to position; 2. Do not apply excessive force when turning the steering wheel; 3. When driving in dangerous mountainous areas or on poor road surfaces, hold the steering wheel with both hands to prevent accidents; 4. Avoid turning the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary.
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