Steering wheel not centered after alignment

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Mar 13, 2025 | 06:59 PM

fordman19762003

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Steering wheel not centered after alignment

Had my truck aligned today because it had a slight drift towards the centerline. Picked it up tonight after the shop had closed and the truck drives great but the wheel isn't centered as well as I like.

I'm going to call them in the morning and mention(I know they'll make it right)it but I was wondering if there is an easy way that I can center it myself without having to take time off from work again and make the 45 minute drive to the shop?

ETA. Truck is a 2019 F250 4wd.

Mar 13, 2025 | 09:08 PM

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It is any easy adjustment. This video will give you an idea what all is involved. Torque on all those fasteners is actually pretty low. Sub 40 lb ft if I'm not mistaken.

Mar 13, 2025 | 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4wd6.7L

It is any easy adjustment. This video will give you an idea what all is involved. Torque on all those fasteners is actually pretty low. Sub 40 lb ft if I'm not mistaken.
https://youtu.be/UFt1MnHU74w?si=g0ZagKV8pmy8cZDj

That looks pretty simple. I'll give that a try.

Mar 14, 2025 | 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fordman19762003

your truck is more than likely aligned hit the steering wheel is off. These trucks have a normal alignment procedure then you must center the steering wheel. As a diesel tech for ford I don't care what your 30k hunter machine says 90% of the time the wheel is still off. So go drive it make sure to get in both left and right lanes and adjust the steering wheel. It has its own adjustment watch a YouTube video on it. Takes a ratchet or impact and a big pair of Chanel locks.

Mar 14, 2025 | 05:37 PM

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My wife had the day off and needed to run to town so I had her stop by the dealership and they readjusted the wheel to get it straight. I was going to do it myself but I figured I just as well make them get out right.