What are the reasons why the vehicle steering wheel does not automatically return to center?

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Reasons why the vehicle steering wheel does not automatically return to center: 1. Damaged steering gear: When the car's steering gear is damaged, symptoms such as difficulty in steering or the inability of the steering wheel to automatically return to center may occur. In this case, the steering gear's clearance needs to be readjusted, and lubricating oil should be applied for lubrication. 2. Damaged suspension bushings: If the car's suspension bushings are damaged, it will exacerbate the wear on the inner side of the vehicle tires and affect the automatic return-to-center function of the steering wheel. In this situation, new suspension bushings should be replaced. 3. Incorrect toe-in value: If the car's toe-in value is incorrect after replacing the tires without performing a four-wheel alignment, it will prevent the two sides of the tires from achieving a parallel state. As a result, the car will not automatically return to center due to resistance during steering. In this case, a four-wheel alignment should be performed again, and the toe-in value should be adjusted.