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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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crooked steering wheel

like it says my steering wheel is turned to the right when im going straight line. it dose pull to left just a very lil bit so i will need to get a alignment done but until then how do i make it straight
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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You should get the alignment done before you have to add new tires to your shopping list.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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the tires where almost perfect in the front, rear there some camber problems
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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This is a serious question? Your wheel will get straightened out when you have the alignment done. That is basic auto knowledge man.

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Drive in a straight line and park. Pull the steering wheel off. Put the steering wheel on straight or any other positon that pleases you.

That'll get you though til you get an alignment. The steering wheel is held on with an approx 13/16" nut under the center plastic piece...on a series four.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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hey thanks man, that's was what i was looking for
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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If the steering wheel is crooked and your car pulls, moving the steering wheel doesn't fix anything. Your tires are still going to be ruined.

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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No ****. Alignment dude. Tell them to "Center the wheel".
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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got it fixed, front tires never wear goofy, car pulls a foot a mile maybe, ill get a Alignment after i do more work with the suspension, thanks for the knowledge
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