Re: [DML] Re: Directional disengage no longer works properly

[Henry Breer <hbreer@xxxx>]

Joe,

Sorry to take you to task, but I can't believe this advice from an automobile
professional.

The steering wheel and the steering shaft both have alignment marks. When they are
aligned and the steering wheel is centered, the steering rack is in the center of it's
range so that you have equal 'lock to lock' turning. If the car does not go straight with
the steering wheel centered, the car has suspension problems.

The proper solution is to find out WHY a car does not go straight when the steering wheel
is centered and then fix the problem. Carried to a ridiculous extreme, your "quick and
simple way to center your steering wheel" could lead to a car that could go straight or
turn left but could not turn right because the rack is already at it's right extreme.

Hank Breer
VIN 1141

DMC Joe wrote:

> Here is a quick and simple way to center your steering wheel if it is out of
> alignment. First remove the steering wheel with a suitable puller and
> replace the wheel and snug up the mounting lock nut. Drive the car on a
> known straight level road and note the position of the center spoke. To
> readjust the wheel park the car and slightly pull the steering wheel off its
> mounting and advance or back off (per splins) the wheel in the direction
> required to align the center spoke. Repeat the procedure until correct.
>
> CAUTION: Be sure that the steering wheel is properly secured during road
> testing.
>
> Regards,
> DMC Joe/Help Club dmchelp@xxxx