I think my steering wheel is off by a 1-2 degrees from center. The car tracks a bit to the right if I center the wheel.

Does our steering re-calibrate itself?
Is this an alignment issue?

If not an alignment issue, how can this be fixed?

 

alignment issue......

 

Alignment, or uneven tire PSI.

I'd start with the tires

 

Did you redo alignment after lowering/putting-back the front subframe for your engine replacement?

 

yup, did an alignment after lowering. The suspension settled a bit. Also jacked the car up to install an x-brace. When we lowered the car down, it was tilted the right front a bit to where the steering wheel turned a 1/4 turn, not sure if this pulled the alignment off a bit.

I have to get another alignment any since the suspension settled a bit after lowering.

 

That's usually the manifestation of an alignment issue, specifically toe. Double check the tire pressures but I'm betting an alignment will indeed fix it.

 

The steering wheel should be in a slightly different position (angle) with the vehicle on a flat road (usually freeways) and a road with a crown (typically city streets). Also, check the steering "pull" with the wheel released while driving along a straight road.

Definately check the tire pressure first. A 4-5 psi difference from one side to another WILL cause the car to pull to one side with the steering wheel released while driving in a straight line.

Your wheel may be straight (0 angle) with the car on one type of road, but not the other.

 

tilt your head 1-2 degrees in the opposite direction. problem solved. hehehe

 

It is an alignment issue probably, tire pressure is even. Also was going about 140kms/h on the flattest and smoothest road and had a vibration on pretty much all four corners.

 

I realize the crown on the street and on flat roads but generally it is 1-2 degrees off to the left pardon me. The wheel is turn 1-2 degrees to the right and the car will go straight. I'll update after an alignment.