Centering the steering rack

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Nov 12, 2004 | 10:24 PM

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RACER

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It is unlikely that the splines on the steering column slipped the splines on the coupler. It is likely that there are bent suspension components. If the steering wheel was centered before the accident, there is no need to adjust the coupler. A good alignment (along with the required replacement parts) will straighten the steering wheel.

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Originally Posted by cdelena, Aug 27 2004, 12:02 PM

Tightening the coupling is one of the last steps when the engine is raised after a transmission removal and I have seen THREE cars (including mine) where the mechanic failed to get it tight and the wheel moved.

The original poster never made a mention of a transmission removal

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Originally Posted by gernby, Aug 27 2004, 10:15 AM

You center the steering wheel by getting a 4 wheel alignment. However, if you hit something hard enough, you may have bent some pieces that need to be replaced first.