Steering Wheel question?
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Steering Wheel question?
If this easy to fix please clue me in.
My Bronco's steering wheel always looks ****-eyed. Even when my wheels are parked straight the steering wheel is way off. It really is quite annoying.
Is there a way to fix this without getting too down and dirty?
By the way I have no problems with the steering being loose. Well maybe just a little loose but it is a '90 Bronco.
My Bronco's steering wheel always looks ****-eyed. Even when my wheels are parked straight the steering wheel is way off. It really is quite annoying.
Is there a way to fix this without getting too down and dirty?
By the way I have no problems with the steering being loose. Well maybe just a little loose but it is a '90 Bronco.
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This one's easy, and not at all dirty:
take off the steering wheel cover over, maybe two Phillips head screws from the backside of the wheel, so you get access to the big nut holding the wheel on.
Take the nut off, pull the wheel off, turn it a little to get it center, then "reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly," as the manuals like to say.
If the wheel is stuck, and yanking on it won't get it off, or hitting it a few judicious blows on the backside with a rubber-faced hammer doesn't work, you'll need a steering wheel puller, which you can buy, borrow, or rent at your local auto supply place.
Have fun;
- R
take off the steering wheel cover over, maybe two Phillips head screws from the backside of the wheel, so you get access to the big nut holding the wheel on.
Take the nut off, pull the wheel off, turn it a little to get it center, then "reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly," as the manuals like to say.
If the wheel is stuck, and yanking on it won't get it off, or hitting it a few judicious blows on the backside with a rubber-faced hammer doesn't work, you'll need a steering wheel puller, which you can buy, borrow, or rent at your local auto supply place.
Have fun;
- R
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Sometimes this is a sign that it's time for an alignment...
Depending on the mileage, you may also have worn tie rod ends, balljoints, radius arms, or any combination thereof. You may want to have an alignment shop check it out, as some of these things can pose a safety hazard when they wear. Over 120,000 miles, I'd expect to do some repairs to the front end to get it into trim.
Depending on the mileage, you may also have worn tie rod ends, balljoints, radius arms, or any combination thereof. You may want to have an alignment shop check it out, as some of these things can pose a safety hazard when they wear. Over 120,000 miles, I'd expect to do some repairs to the front end to get it into trim.
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Thank you all for your replies. I have had all that done when I got the lift put on and I also have a new power steering box put in. But the steering wheel is still way off. I will try to repostion it now that redbob put is simple. 
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I`m not sure about your Bronco but some steering column shafts are indexed and you can`t remove and rotate the steering wheel to adjust for clear vision (what it`s called when your steering wheel is straight across). When the lift was installed and your truck was aligned, the steering wheel probably wasn`t centered and in the lock position when they did their adjustments. If everything else is in good shape alignment-wise, you will probably just have to adjust your linkage coming off your pitman arm on your steering gearbox to get it back centered.
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Yes, I was just about to mention the same thing. They are indexed on that the steering wheel should only go oto the spindle in one position, though I know that it can be forced on, out of position, in spite of the indexing tooth.
food for thought
tom t
food for thought
tom t
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