Why is my steering wheel crooked? (its not what you think) |
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Why is my steering wheel crooked? (its not what you think) |
Jameel |
Jun 20 2018, 05:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Iowa Member No.: 19,239 Region Association: None |
No, it's not crooked on its rotational axis. But rather, it's closer to the dash on the left side to the tune of 3/4". I'm not quite sure how I missed this over the past 2+ years, but I sat in the car today and, whoa, felt weird. I removed it and slipped it back over the splines and tightened the nut down just because. Obviously you can't cock it on the shaft to this extent. No accidents, hits, etc. I grab the wheel and wiggle, very solid in every direction. I don't know how this can even happen. Thoughts?
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Rob-O |
Jun 20 2018, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The seat is not centered on the wheel. The angle is to compensate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The design of the 914 to use the 911 pedal box and steering gear required that the driver's seat is tilted inboard about 2 or 3 degrees. I think they could’ve just made a longer steering rod between the two knuckles to accomplish the centering, yes? Then the seat could’ve been centered. Etc. |
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