When the shops align a vehicle, they use a bar that hold the steering wheel
straight during alignment. If they didn't use it, or it came loose, take it
back to the shop where you had it aligned and have them do it right. If
it's the first time ever on an alignment, that will straighten out the
wheel...if done properly.
Adjusting the tie rods is something that is better left up to a shop unless
you have the alignment tools to check it. (A tape measure works great in
emergency cases though.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Chris Ryan
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 11:22 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: Steering wheel cockeyed, gonna pull it
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 18:30:29 -0500
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
Subject: DML: RE: Steering wheel cockeyed, gonna pull it
You can adjust that with a proper TOE setting.
- - Bernd
What exactally is a TOE setting, and how do I set it?
Re-adjusting the tie rods sounds like a bit of a hassle. The Haynes
manual makes pulling it look pretty straight forward, it describes the
steps for disconnecting the air bag too. But if I can figure out another
way, i.e. TOE setting, I'm open to that.
Chris
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