Off centre steering wheel (1-2 degrees)
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Centering the steering wheel is part of setting the front toe. If the springs did settle significantly toe will change with ride height.
Personal perception can make the steering wheel seem to be offcenter as well.
Personal perception can make the steering wheel seem to be offcenter as well.
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I think some would call it straight, i would call it off by 2 degrees. Xviper said their is another way to adjust the u-joint in the steering linkage and move one spline over. We will see. Thanks all.
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Originally Posted by FormerH22a4,May 30 2006, 09:17 PM
I think some would call it straight, i would call it off by 2 degrees. Xviper said their is another way to adjust the u-joint in the steering linkage and move one spline over. We will see. Thanks all.
If it's just a couple of degrees off, I would just either ignore it or adjust the tie-rods to correct.
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Originally Posted by Race Miata,May 31 2006, 04:57 AM
I don't recommend doing that unless you had it off 1 notch when you replaced the short block and you know exactly what you're doing. One side of the U-joint the steering shaft has an indentation for the bolt to slide thru'. If you're off 1 notch there, you might not be able to slip the bolt thru'. Plus, I think 1 notch on the U-joint is even bigger than 1 notch on the steering wheel.
If it's just a couple of degrees off, I would just either ignore it or adjust the tie-rods to correct.
If it's just a couple of degrees off, I would just either ignore it or adjust the tie-rods to correct.
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Update: Alignment place adjusted it with a centered steering wheel, still a bit off centre though. Might have to try the tie rod adjustment at the local Honda dealer.
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