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25-03-2010, 04:16 PM | #1 | ||
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Due to not looking I have just replaced the steering rack on my AU11 wagon but after getting the wheel alignment, the steering wheel is now at roughly at the 5 o'clock position.
Prior to me deciding I needed to smash the old one, the steering wheel was at the '9 to 3' position with all the buttons (Radio/Cruise) in easy feel range. The alignment place claimed that was the best they get get it. After the accident NO part of the steering was disconnected although the steering rack was broken off the crossmember. And all the Hydralic lines were busted so no oil in the system. The wagon could be mover forwards and backwards fairly easily, to do any turn just grasp a wheel and armstrong it around. The wagon was pulled up onto a Tip Tray and rolled straight off into my shed at home and there it sat. Before doing ANYTHING, I secured the steering wheel roughly horitzontal ( 9 to 3 ) as best I could to prevent the wheel turning. I was very concerned about damaging the 'clockwork springs'. Replaced Rack etc, did a bloody rough alignment and drove to town. The alignment has come in spot on but for the cant on the steering wheel which they claim they cant adjust out. I thought I could 'reset' the steering wheel at that extension shaft but it like the steering knuckle is 'Keyed' as is where the extension rod attatches to the bottom of the steering shaft and the book shows that has a location bolt thru it too into the steering shaft. I aint going near the Air-bag but even so, I dont think that is the correct way to align the steering wheel. I think the steering wheel should be set squarely first THEN the alignment to match it but I dont know enought to go back and get it redone. In an EF I had to insist that the 'mechanic' redo the setting because he had caused the steering wheel to turn 60 degrees or so clockwise when he did the alignment and that was only when I put a new set of tyres on the car, not a rebuild like this. I can do so much but this is out of my depth somewhat so I need any and all help I can get. Thanks Last edited by gordon_s1942; 25-03-2010 at 04:21 PM. |
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