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daloma123 · 03-18-2005, 07:03 PM

This may be a stupid question, but how do I (if possible) realign the steering to make it straight? My tire alignment is ok, I just want to straighten the steering wheel itself. One more question, if I were to change to awooden steering wheel would I have to make any adjusments. Thanks in advance.

Greg

zeeklu · 03-18-2005, 07:45 PM

Pull off the horn button and then remove the 3/4" nut that holds the steering wheel on.(you might want to disconnect the battery unless you don"t mind hearing the horn blow)

Usually you can just yank on the steering wheel while rocking side to side but if you can't , a steering wheel puller is pretty cheap at any auto parts store.After its off just rotate the wheel to the correct position put it back on and tighten it up and take it for a ride and see if its right.A wooden steering wheel shouldn't make any difference. Chris

71jimmy · 03-18-2005, 07:50 PM

I think you need to take the steering wheel off while your front tires are straight to center the steering wheel. If your tires are indeed aligned the off center is probably due to wear and tear on the front suspension parts over time. No special adjustment for the wood steering wheel.

zeeklu · 03-18-2005, 08:39 PM

71 Jimmys right, you need to get your front wheels straight first. Chris

71jimmy · 03-19-2005, 01:34 AM

FYI, places like Kragen Auto, Autozone, lend out some tools ie. wheel pullers. For quicky, one time jobs, that's a great way to go. I'm sure there are probably other auto parts stores with similar policies.

2wdBlazer · 03-19-2005, 01:42 AM

Just disconnect the steering shaft at the steering box and turn the whole shaft. Super simple. No need to pull the wheel.

03-18-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
daloma123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 4	Steering wheel adjustment This may be a stupid question, but how do I (if possible) realign the steering to make it straight? My tire alignment is ok, I just want to straighten the steering wheel itself. One more question, if I were to change to awooden steering wheel would I have to make any adjusments. Thanks in advance. Greg

03-18-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	I think you need to take the steering wheel off while your front tires are straight to center the steering wheel. If your tires are indeed aligned the off center is probably due to wear and tear on the front suspension parts over time. No special adjustment for the wood steering wheel. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all." Last edited by 71jimmy; 03-18-2005 at 08:00 PM.

03-19-2005, 01:34 AM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	FYI, places like Kragen Auto, Autozone, lend out some tools ie. wheel pullers. For quicky, one time jobs, that's a great way to go. I'm sure there are probably other auto parts stores with similar policies. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-19-2005, 01:42 AM	#6
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Just disconnect the steering shaft at the steering box and turn the whole shaft. Super simple. No need to pull the wheel. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

03-18-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Pull off the horn button and then remove the 3/4" nut that holds the steering wheel on.(you might want to disconnect the battery unless you don"t mind hearing the horn blow) Usually you can just yank on the steering wheel while rocking side to side but if you can't , a steering wheel puller is pretty cheap at any auto parts store.After its off just rotate the wheel to the correct position put it back on and tighten it up and take it for a ride and see if its right.A wooden steering wheel shouldn't make any difference. Chris

03-18-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	71 Jimmys right, you need to get your front wheels straight first. Chris



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