New Tires and a Question on Wheel alignment on 1993 Mustang LX

**JudisStang** · 08-17-2009

We got new shoes for pony - but I have a question on the new wheel alignment.... Yesterday my husband drove the car after the alignment and said that the steering wheel didn't seem straight - even though they said the wheels were aligned... I have the paper showing the adjustments and the car was totally in the green...

My husband is concerned about the steering wheel being off - is this something we need to be worried about?

Thanks in advance,
Judi

89coupe · 08-17-2009

Most alignment shops check that. But if the previous owner had it aligned by a another shop, and they failed to check the steering wheels location, then your shop probably didn't think about since the car was in specs. What they have to do is take some toe out of one side, and add some to the other while the steering wheel is centered.

If the wheel has some play in it, then it may seem like its not center, but the problem could be the steering rag joint just worn out some. Common problem with older vehicles. Worst case scenario, would be a worn steering rack.

**EagleAutosports** · 08-17-2009

That's very common, and it isn't something to really worry about. If it bugs him, you could try taking the steering shaft off of the rack and turn it a couple of splines until the wheel is straight.

Let me guess, the wheel is turned to the right?

**JudisStang** · 08-19-2009

Thanks guys, very much appreciate your help!

And Denne, it does sit to the right

... but I am seriously loving this car - eventhough we are putting some cash into it being the last owner didn't do much (when we got the tune up - everything was original - everything!)...

Thanks again, Guys!!

**EagleAutosports** · 08-19-2009

Try the spline suggestion, that'll get it straight up.

**JudisStang** · 08-19-2009

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Originally Posted by EagleAutosports

Try the spline suggestion, that'll get it straight up.

I'll have Glenn try that...

In case you haven't noticed, I am not prepared to pay for all the stuff I break - so I need to bring it to someone who actually knows what they are doing...