What to do if the steering wheel has different turning circles left and right?
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If the steering wheel has different turning circles left and right, it can be adjusted through rough adjustment, fine adjustment, and steering wheel position adjustment. Here are the relevant details: 1. Rough Adjustment: Drive the vehicle onto a four-wheel alignment machine. Under the premise that the camber angles of both wheels are basically symmetrical, adjust the adjustment nuts of the tie rods to make the lengths on both ends as equal as possible and ensure that the toe angles on both sides approach the same value symmetrically. For example, 0 degrees. If there are persistent contradictions in the above steps, it may indicate that the frame or suspension is damaged or deformed, requiring frame adjustment or part replacement. 2. Fine Adjustment: Use a 5053 diagnostic tool to check whether the angles when the steering reaches its limits on both sides are roughly symmetrical, within a range of 5 to 10 degrees. Then, locate the electronic zero point and immediately fix the steering wheel. Perform a standard or required four-wheel alignment. After completion, drive the vehicle off the alignment machine, reset the G85, and conduct a short test drive to check for any deviation. If deviation occurs, perform another alignment and make necessary compromises in the alignment values. 3. Adjusting the Steering Wheel Position: Turn off the engine, remove the airbag module, connect the 5053 tool, and set the ignition to the self-test position (alarms may sound). Position the steering wheel at the electronic zero point, then use a puller to remove the steering wheel and adjust its position. The ideal scenario is that when the 5053 tool indicates the steering angle is at zero, the steering wheel spokes are as vertical as possible. After completion, reinstall the airbag and other components, then clear any fault codes.
