This problem can be very difficult to diagnose. It can be a problem with the P/S pump, Rack & Pinion, Alignment, Tie Rods, Steering Box, or Ball Joints. It is a process of elimination.
The is the measure of the steering axis relative to vertical. It affects how the car tracks and the tendency of the wheels to return to the straight ahead position when the steering wheel is released.
Take it back to the alignment shop and they should re-do it for free. If you paid for it, your steering wheel should be straight.
When you have the front end aligned the mechanic should align the steering wheel also. This is so the steering wheel is positioned straight when you're driving straight down the road.
A wheel alignment is what syncs your steering wheel with your wheels. It ensures your car will drive straight when your steering wheel isn't turned.
A front suspension system has excessive steering effort and rapid steering wheel return. The most likely cause of this problem is
A good and accurate front-end alignment.All the parts of the steering and suspension "point straight down the road" will establish the steering wheel to do the same.Anything out of alignment will pull/push the wheel(s) in that direction.
The alignment angle called caster helps with steering wheel return.
Failure of the power steering system.
Failure of the Power Steering system.
my steering wheel is locked my tires are straight and everything and it refuses to unlock what do i do?
If an airbag light came on after taking off and replacing a steering wheel, the person needs to make sure the steering wheel is on correctly. Otherwise, to reset the light a person can use the OBDii scanner and clear the light.
Too much positive caster