What to Do When the Steering Wheel is Slightly Misaligned?
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The method to correct a slightly misaligned steering wheel is: 1. Turn the vehicle's steering wheel all the way to the right to expose the rear of the left front wheel; 2. After loosening the nut, rotate the left tie rod clockwise to shorten it, and counterclockwise to lengthen it; 3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left to expose the rear of the right front wheel; 4. After loosening the nut, rotate the right tie rod clockwise to shorten it, and counterclockwise to lengthen it. The steering wheel is connected to the steering shaft via splines, converting the force applied by the driver on the steering wheel's edge into torque transmitted to the steering shaft. The buttons on the steering wheel include: 1. SET for setting speed; 2. CNL for canceling cruise control; 3. RES for resuming cruise control; 4. Up and down for adjusting volume.
Last time my car's steering wheel was pulling to the right, making driving really uncomfortable. Actually, this kind of misalignment is mostly due to suspension system issues, with incorrect front wheel alignment being the most common cause. It might be that you hit a pothole without slowing down and damaged the suspension arm, or the tie rod got bent from an impact. Getting a four-wheel alignment at the repair shop should fix it, usually costing around 200-300 yuan. Remember to ask the mechanic to also check the steering ball joints and tire wear while at it. Once, after an alignment, I found my tires were already unevenly worn and had to replace them early. Regular alignments are crucial, especially for cars that often drive on rough roads. My friend didn't get an alignment for three years, and his steering wheel was so off it felt like steering a boat.
