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Topic: Power steering does not return to straight after turning  (Read 1978 times)

Offline Smelly_Cat

Power steering does not return to straight after turning

« on: October 30, 2008, 06:48:49 AM »
What causes this?  
Power steering does not return to straight after turning?
 I have to sort of steer the car back to straight ahead after a sharp right turn.   Its not stiff steering or whiny or clunky.  THis is the replacement van for the Flippy Subaru... SC

Offline attack chicken

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Power steering does not return to straight after turning

« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2008, 10:33:17 AM »
With out seeing/feeling what is going on, it's the caster angle that returns a steering wheel to center.  It could also be toe and camber, but those would have to be WAYYYYYY off to cause this problem.  I would go to a GOOD alignment shop and have it aligned...I say good because some places will just set the toe and kick it out the door.

Offline Smelly_Cat

Power steering does not return to straight after turning

« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2008, 01:41:49 PM »
good advice, .  I just did this.   The coil springs were saggy and I bought some chunks of rubber and pressed it in between the coils.  I think that helped.  SC

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