'91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
07-05-2005, 09:07 PM
#11
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 09:07 PM
#12
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 09:07 PM
#13
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
a. point the front wheels straight ahead
b. remove the steering wheel
c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
--
there is no .sig
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> Hi Doug,
> If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Doug wrote:
>>
>> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
>> with
>> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
>> pointed
>> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
>> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
>> my
>> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
>>
>> --
>> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 10:43 PM
#14
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
The adjustment is called the drag link as mentioned. It is a sleeve on
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 10:43 PM
#15
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
The adjustment is called the drag link as mentioned. It is a sleeve on
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 10:43 PM
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
The adjustment is called the drag link as mentioned. It is a sleeve on
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
07-05-2005, 10:43 PM
#17
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
The adjustment is called the drag link as mentioned. It is a sleeve on
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
the first steering arm that turns. The steering wheel is a GM style
that only fits one way.
The off center is because of a sloppy alignment where they were lazy and
didn't finish it by tweaking the steering wheel or sagging springs or
worn out track bar bushings as mentioned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
>
> --
> there is no .sig
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42C457DE.B4EF4CB0@***.net...
> > Hi Doug,
> > If you're happy with the condition of your track bar, then make the
> > adjustment to your drag link by turning that sleeve that has both right
> > and left handed threads that will adjust it's length, near the pitman
> > arm: http://www.----------.com/TJFrontSusp.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:--------------------
> >
> > Doug wrote:
> >>
> >> Some people have noticed that my steering wheel isn't aligned properly
> >> with
> >> my wheels. What I mean by this is that if I have the steering wheel
> >> pointed
> >> straight (with the crossbar horizontal) my XJ's wheels aren't pointed
> >> straight ahead. Aside from this I have no problems w/my steering gear and
> >> my
> >> tires don't exhibit any abnormal tire wear.
> >>
> >> --
> >> there is no .sig
07-06-2005, 01:26 AM
#18
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Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Repositioning the steering wheel on it's column shaft may loose the
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
07-06-2005, 01:26 AM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Repositioning the steering wheel on it's column shaft may loose the
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
07-06-2005, 01:26 AM
#20
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Posts: n/a
Re: '91' XJ: Steering wheel alignment
Repositioning the steering wheel on it's column shaft may loose the
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.
turn signal's automatic shift to neutral off position.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Doug wrote:
>
> Just to be stupid, why can't I just:
> a. point the front wheels straight ahead
> b. remove the steering wheel
> c. re-install the steering wheel so it's correctly centered?
>
> I don't think the problem is in the steering gear, because the vehicle
> tracks straight and I don't have any unusual tire wear.