Look for Steering Wheel Alignment there a long thread about it. It seems this becoming an issue eth
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Off-center steering wheel
The alignment on my RL is fine - it tracks perfectly straight. But, when driving down a level road the wheel isn't quite "centered". Anyone else have this "issue"? Is there anything I can do about it? Yes, I know...this is a little OCD.
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Look for Steering Wheel Alignment there a long thread about it. It seems this becoming an issue with the G2.
Bring it back to dealer and have it taken care of. It's under warranty.
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Look for Steering Wheel Alignment there a long thread about it. It seems this becoming an issue with the G2.
Bring it back to dealer and have it taken care of. It's under warranty.
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Mine is off by about 1/16" Yes it's noticeable to the eye.
Not taking it back lol.
Not taking it back lol.
Thanks. Guess I didn't look hard enough before posting. My steering wheel is off quite a bit, and apparently it's not an isolated issue. I'll talk to the dealer!Bumped send by accident.
Look for Steering Wheel Alignment there a long thread about it. It seems this becoming an issue with the G2.
Bring it back to dealer and have it taken care of. It's under warranty.
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It's something that drives me nuts. I would not put up with a crooked steering for a minute. I'm sorry, but i would have turned right around and brought it back. There is no good reason that this is getting by all these dealers!
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Deleted: It didn't feel right. Will do a better job keeping my contributions constructive by nature. -cheers.
I am intrigued by this observation, though to know if the majority of these are physical or electrical calibration.
I am intrigued by this observation, though to know if the majority of these are physical or electrical calibration.
Nice call back....I like turtles.
:surprise: my bad.....
Just a thought, but most roads have a crown in the center to aid in water run off, while it may look level there may be an ever so slight slope from the center to the shoulder. Is your steering wheel turning towards the center of the road?
mine wheel is 2-3 degrees to the right, the opposite of the infamous road crown issue.Just a thought, but most roads have a crown in the center to aid in water run off, while it may look level there may be an ever so slight slope from the center to the shoulder. Is your steering wheel turning towards the center of the road?
I found this to be a pretty informative site when it comes to this issue. There are several reasons why your steering wheel doesn't ride "true center."
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek
What's funny is that when I was learning to drive as a teen, I was told that cars (in the US) are set to have a slightly off alignment to the right, in order to avoid veering into oncoming traffic if the driver were to become incapacitated while at the wheel. Basically saying that a vehicle going off the road to the right is a safer outcome than a head-to-head collision.
This could very well be an "old wives tale" but to me, there is some validity to the theory.
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek
What's funny is that when I was learning to drive as a teen, I was told that cars (in the US) are set to have a slightly off alignment to the right, in order to avoid veering into oncoming traffic if the driver were to become incapacitated while at the wheel. Basically saying that a vehicle going off the road to the right is a safer outcome than a head-to-head collision.
This could very well be an "old wives tale" but to me, there is some validity to the theory.
I believe it is an "old wives tale". The adjustment that correct for "pulling" is "caster" for the most part. Caster is the relationship of the lower ball joint to true vertical. If the low ball joint is forward of the vertical axis, the vehicle is said to have positive caster, and if the lower joint is behind the vertical axis, it is negative caster. I've had old-time mechanics tell me that, long ago, they would adjust caster a little more positive on the right side compared to the left to correct for the drop-off of roads on the right side, which makes sense. Most roads do drop to the right for drainage. Most current passenger vehicles have few adjustments anymore. There will always be a toe-in adjustment, because it accounts for steering wheel angle and affects tire wear the most. Just 1/8" of toe-in misalignment can cause a good deal of tire wear.I found this to be a pretty informative site when it comes to this issue. There are several reasons why your steering wheel doesn't ride "true center."
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek
What's funny is that when I was learning to drive as a teen, I was told that cars (in the US) are set to have a slightly off alignment to the right, in order to avoid veering into oncoming traffic if the driver were to become incapacitated while at the wheel. Basically saying that a vehicle going off the road to the right is a safer outcome than a head-to-head collision.
This could very well be an "old wives tale" but to me, there is some validity to the theory.
@Cochise111 , @NOVARIDGEI believe it is an "old wives tale". The adjustment that correct for "pulling" is "caster" for the most part. Caster is the relationship of the lower ball joint to true vertical. If the low ball joint is forward of the vertical axis, the vehicle is said to have positive caster, and if the lower joint is behind the vertical axis, it is negative caster. I've had old-time mechanics tell me that, long ago, they would adjust caster a little more positive on the right side compared to the left to correct for the drop-off of roads on the right side, which makes sense. Most roads do drop to the right for drainage. Most current passenger vehicles have few adjustments anymore. There will always be a toe-in adjustment, because it accounts for steering wheel angle and affects tire wear the most. Just 1/8" of toe-in misalignment can cause a good deal of tire wear.
More positive towards the right to make car drift slight left to compensates for road dip towards the right...makes sense !:nerd:
I would also think that the "camber" play a role in vehicle drift...
and in the past,I also heard what NOVARIDGE mentioned below...:smile:
But my latest work service performed ( with more positive on the left side for casters & negatives for cambers )..which would agrees with the old wives tale of defaulting to slightly right. :nerd:
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/...0-steering-wheel-alignment-5.html#post2494721
hope that isn't too confusing >
see the pics in the article link that NOVARIDGE posted below to clarify the caster & camber ( you wants positive casters & negative cambers :nerd
I found this to be a pretty informative site when it comes to this issue. There are several reasons why your steering wheel doesn't ride "true center."
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek
What's funny is that when I was learning to drive as a teen, I was told that cars (in the US) are set to have a slightly off alignment to the right, in order to avoid veering into oncoming traffic if the driver were to become incapacitated while at the wheel. Basically saying that a vehicle going off the road to the right is a safer outcome than a head-to-head collision.
This could very well be an "old wives tale" but to me, there is some validity to the theory.
I had the same issue on my RTL-E. Took it to the dealer and they took the steering wheel off and reinserted it one tooth off from the previous position on the spline.
That was a dumb move on their part.I had the same issue on my RTL-E. Took it to the dealer and they took the steering wheel off and reinserted it one tooth off from the previous position on the spline.
If the steering wheel is off-center, there is at least one wheel on the truck that is out of alignment, guaranteed. Finding it and correcting will bring the wheel back.
Resplining the steering wheel will change the steering angle sensor correlation of the system.
Unfortunately, I've owned several new vehicles over the past couple of years. None of them has had a centered steering wheel. I've never heard of a dealer removing a steering wheel to center it (and I have worked in several). A vehicle can be correctly aligned without having the steering wheel centered. If the toe-in is not the same on both sides, the steering wheel can be off even if the total toe-in is correct. The tires won't wear, but the steering wheel is not centered. Not only that, but if the toe adjustment on the rear is off, it can make the steering wheel uncentered. In the old days, the mechanics would call that dog-tracking.
Just got my rtl e end of March 22 I saw it before I bought it and told them to align it now. They did.The alignment on my RL is fine - it tracks perfectly straight. But, when driving down a level road the wheel isn't quite "centered". Anyone else have this "issue"? Is there anything I can do about it? Yes, I know...this is a little OCD.
Hello if I may.I found this to be a pretty informative site when it comes to this issue. There are several reasons why your steering wheel doesn't ride "true center."
How to Know if You Need a Wheel Alignment | YourMechanic Advice
What's funny is that when I was learning to drive as a teen, I was told that cars (in the US) are set to have a slightly off alignment to the right, in order to avoid veering into oncoming traffic if the driver were to become incapacitated while at the wheel. Basically saying that a vehicle going off the road to the right is a safer outcome than a head-to-head collision.
This could very well be an "old wives tale" but to me, there is some validity to the theory.
. The steering wheel on a straight road should be straight at all times. If not something is off,like the toe adjustment. Centering of the wheel keeps everything correct. When drto long wirh a off center wheel you start seeing a difference in your tires wearing..Just got my rtl e end of March 22 I saw it before I bought it and told them to align it now. They did.
Alans63, didn't know if you were award that this thread is over five-years old. It happens from time to time that old threads pop up.
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