What Causes the Steering Wheel to Be Misaligned After Wheel Alignment?

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AlyssaDella
07/29/25 8:08pm
Steering wheel misalignment is caused by inaccurate wheel alignment. In such cases, it is necessary to redo the wheel alignment. Below is a related introduction to wheel alignment: 1. Function: Wheel alignment involves the installation positions of the wheels, suspension, and steering mechanism. Since a car is a highly precise mechanical device, a well-tuned vehicle requires the installation positions and parameters of various mechanical components to be accurate down to every screw. 2. Occurrence of deviation: When a car starts to deviate from its intended path, it may be due to a decrease in chassis stability, necessitating a wheel alignment. If the steering wheel is not straight, there is severe uneven tire wear (commonly known as tire cupping), or if the steering or suspension system has been replaced, a wheel alignment is required.
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