What are the causes of steering wheel misalignment?

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The causes of steering wheel misalignment are divided into: 1. The positioning elasticity between the control valve and the valve sleeve in the steering gear is reduced or broken; 2. When the elasticity of the spring plate weakens or breaks, it is easy to cause the valve sleeve and control valve to deflect, leading to unilateral cylinder movement, resulting in vehicle misalignment; 3. Misalignment caused by reduced elasticity of the spring plate mostly leans to one side, while if one end of the return spring breaks, the vehicle misalignment alternates between left and right. The inspection method is: on a straight road, align the vehicle and make a mark, then gently swing the steering wheel, being careful not to exceed 8 degrees to the left or right. During low-speed driving, repeat the above actions. If the steering wheel does not return to the center position and there are no other reasons causing the misalignment, it may be due to a broken or weakened return spring, and the parts should be replaced.