Crooked steering wheel fix

jchammond · 05-22-2016, 02:57 AM

Does Z drive,perform & handle well w/normal tire wear?
I do my own alignment's & the first thing i would check is the TOE on front (inward or outward pointing of front wheels)
This can be done w/common tools & parked on level surface....if you're not mechanically inclined-take to a Professional.
If front toe is 0 or negative a bit (wheels straight ahead or pointing out) with a 13,19&22mm wrench/adjust drivers side tie rod outwards-to give you a tad of Positive Toe (wheels slightly inward on front) & this will bring your steering wheel back to the left.
AlwayZ ck. for loose,bent or worn parts & get a helper as needed to perform this task.
Only being a tad off,probably 1/4-1/2 turn should do it......if the toe is correct;then you can turn both sides equal amounts to center steering wheel/// Drivers side adjust out (pushes rear of tire out) and passengers side in (pulls back of tire inwards)
Always have a bit of Positive toe on front & rear (front of wheels inward) see spec sheet.
Negative Toe is Dangerous to drive on.
Test drive Z after each adjustment is made & re-check measurements.
Hope this isn't TMI....
PS, if you take it to a shop for alignment-be sure fuel tank is full & that they align the rear before moving to the front.

370zhtx · 05-22-2016, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the advice.
I just noticed if I am standing still and turn steering all the way to the left the VDC ABS lights come on too.

05-22-2016, 02:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Does Z drive,perform & handle well w/normal tire wear? I do my own alignment's & the first thing i would check is the TOE on front (inward or outward pointing of front wheels) This can be done w/common tools & parked on level surface....if you're not mechanically inclined-take to a Professional. If front toe is 0 or negative a bit (wheels straight ahead or pointing out) with a 13,19&22mm wrench/adjust drivers side tie rod outwards-to give you a tad of Positive Toe (wheels slightly inward on front) & this will bring your steering wheel back to the left. AlwayZ ck. for loose,bent or worn parts & get a helper as needed to perform this task. Only being a tad off,probably 1/4-1/2 turn should do it......if the toe is correct;then you can turn both sides equal amounts to center steering wheel/// Drivers side adjust out (pushes rear of tire out) and passengers side in (pulls back of tire inwards) Always have a bit of Positive toe on front & rear (front of wheels inward) see spec sheet. Negative Toe is Dangerous to drive on. Test drive Z after each adjustment is made & re-check measurements. Hope this isn't TMI.... PS, if you take it to a shop for alignment-be sure fuel tank is full & that they align the rear before moving to the front. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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05-22-2016, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
370zhtx Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 370z black tour Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the advice. I just noticed if I am standing still and turn steering all the way to the left the VDC ABS lights come on too.