What does it mean when the steering wheel is crooked but the car doesn't pull to one side?
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The steering wheel being crooked without the car pulling to one side may indicate relative rotational displacement between the steering wheel and steering column. The owner can visit a 4S shop to have technicians remove and realign the steering wheel before reinstalling it, or adjust the length of the left and right tie rods. If the misalignment is more severe, the owner may also consider getting a four-wheel alignment as needed. The steering wheel connects to the steering shaft via splines, functioning to convert the driver's input force at the wheel's edge into torque transmitted to the steering shaft. A larger diameter steering wheel requires less hand force from the driver during turns. The steering intermediate shaft serves as the connecting component between the steering gear and steering shaft, facilitating steering gear standardization while compensating for manufacturing and installation errors, allowing more rational installation of steering components in the vehicle.