Steering Wheel Way Out of Line
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Sounds like you need a front end alignment. You adjust the upper drag link to realign the steering wheel. You loosen the clamps on the drag link on each end with the wheels pointed straight and unlock the steering column and rotate the drag link until the steering wheel is aligned. The tie rods get rusted sometimes and can be hard to turn if they have not moved in a long time. Spray some PB blaster on them and let it set for awhile before trying to turn them.
You will want to check the front end alignment too.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/76961-do-your-own-alignment.html
You will want to check the front end alignment too.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/76961-do-your-own-alignment.html
What did you do that screwed it up?
A sagging, worn out suspension will do the same thing, but turn the wheel the other way.
sounds like the lift mine did the same thing and i got a high steer which raised everything and it's straight again
Depending on how far out of line it is, you can also take off the steering wheel and turn it.
But the splines on the shaft are pretty far apart, so it's not a very fine adjustment. I tried it on mine, and with one click to the right it ended up worse than before, but in the other direction.
But the splines on the shaft are pretty far apart, so it's not a very fine adjustment. I tried it on mine, and with one click to the right it ended up worse than before, but in the other direction.
rchalmers3
I speak Toyota
I'd recommend the alignment first to eliminate any faults or failures and to protect the tires. Ask the alignment shop to correct the steering wheel through turning the tie rod end clamps. Be sure to demonstrate to the technician where the steering wheel is positioned when you are going straight down a flat road with no crown in the middle. That way he can get-er-done quick. Experienced technicians can guestimate pretty close how many turns will bring her back straight.
Rick
Rick
Matt60
KiSS of Death
how dose if drive, straight ? i've been know to take mine off and put it back on a little off of center. mine is still off center. is it a factory wheel?
DON'T adjust your steering wheel by removing it and repositioning it. You need to adjust your drag link. Loosen the clamps and rotate the link rod until the (steering) wheel is in its centered position. If the front wheels are off the ground it is easier to do. Follow the procedure in the FSM. Don't pay some joker to do this it is very easy and quick.
Dynosoar
Dynosoar
DON'T adjust your steering wheel by removing it and repositioning it. You need to adjust your drag link. Loosen the clamps and rotate the link rod until the (steering) wheel is in its centered position. If the front wheels are off the ground it is easier to do. Follow the procedure in the FSM. Don't pay some joker to do this it is very easy and quick.
Dynosoar
What he said, moving the steering wheel too much will cause the turn indicators to not function properly
Or front, sticking caliper??? First things first, is the tire pressure correct on all tires?
Good point. I didn't think of that.
Just to add a counterpoint--many, including myself, adjust an off center sterring wheel by popping it off and turning it a few teeth. Very easy, never had a problem with my indicators.
Also, if it pulls hard right while braking, look for grease on left disc.
Bill
Also, if it pulls hard right while braking, look for grease on left disc.
Bill
