What is the reason for the steering wheel not returning to center?
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The steering wheel not returning to center may be caused by the following reasons: 1. Stiff steering ball joints: Lack of maintenance can lead to stiff or overly tight steering ball joints, or incorrect toe alignment. 2. Uneven tire pressure between left and right tires: Uneven tire pressure in the front left and right tires can also cause this issue. For 99% of vehicles, the steering wheel should automatically return to center after turning. Here are solutions for misaligned steering: 1. Adjust four-wheel alignment: Generally, when a vehicle exhibits steering wheel not returning to center, the first solution to consider is adjusting the four-wheel alignment. Four-wheel alignment refers to the relative positional relationship between the wheels and the chassis (wheels, steering knuckles, front axle, etc.). If the four-wheel alignment parameters change, it can lead to issues such as steering wheel not returning to center, heavy steering, steering pull, and tire wear. 2. Replace the steering gear: If the steering wheel still does not return to center after adjusting the four-wheel alignment, then the four-wheel alignment can be ruled out as the cause. After eliminating four-wheel alignment, the most likely cause is the steering gear. When the steering gear malfunctions and its reverse efficiency decreases, the steering wheel will have difficulty returning to center.
