What to Do When the Steering Wheel Doesn't Return to Center Automatically?
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Detailed introduction about the steering wheel not returning to center automatically is as follows: 1. Advantages of automatic return: The automatic return feature is designed to enhance the vehicle's handling and driving stability. 2. Damaged steering gear or excessively tight steering gear bolts causing the steering not to return: Promptly visit a 4S shop for steering gear inspection and repair. 3. Low tire pressure, misaligned front wheels, or incorrect camber angle: Go to a 4S shop for tire pressure monitoring and realign the vehicle's four wheels. 4. Lack of or leakage of steering oil in the steering system: Immediate maintenance is required to ensure normal vehicle operation. 5. Severe inner tire wear: Replace the tires promptly and perform a four-wheel alignment to check if the tire angles are within the normal range.
I was also quite frustrated when I first encountered the steering wheel not returning to center. The mechanic told me that steering wheel misalignment usually has these causes: The most common is incorrect wheel alignment, especially improper toe angle which affects self-centering; aging steering system components are also an issue, such as wear in the tie rod ends causing play; if the hydraulic power steering system is low on fluid or the pump is worn out, steering becomes stiff and won't return; uneven tire pressure can also make the steering wheel difficult to center. When handling it myself, I first used a tire pressure gauge to check all four tires, and after ruling that out, I went to a professional shop for wheel alignment. The results showed significant deviation in the front wheel camber angle, and after adjustment, the steering wheel returned much more smoothly. Regular inspection of the steering system is indeed crucial, as it directly relates to driving safety.
