heavyduty Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hay Guys put new michelin tires on front. Had front end aliment but my steering wheel is not centered up. Is there a adjustment for that. Thanks PS have 2005 volvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THE TRAILERKING Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm not positive on the Volvo.......But on my Pete' had to remove the steering wheel from the splines and reposition as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I believe a proper alignment should have included centering the steering wheel. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 It is not a difficult adjustment, however, as Dale said, they should have done it during the course of the front end alignment. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I would take it back to where it was aligned and ask them to fix it. Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I agree, take it back. That was sloppy work. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Take it back most Lilkely the drag link needs to be adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Absolutely, take it back. It affects how your turn signal "cancels" besides being irritating. Now, if you can't due to distance or whatever, you can remove the U joint just above the strg box and center it, re-bolt. Not the "right" way to do it, but works. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I had the same problem when they replaced my steering box. It is very simple to correct (even I can do it) but you may not get it on the first try. Remove the bolt the connects the steering column to the steering box. (You may have to drive a screwdriver in the slot to spread it enough to pull the column off the splines.). Then just turn the wheel to the correct position and reattach. Take it for a drive and then adjust if you need to. It may move and I do not know why. The Volvo dealer adjusted and drove mine three times before getting it where it belonged. I helped Furball Express adjust his and it is easy. Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 IMO rotating the steering wheel on the box will correct the problem of the wheel not straight. But that's not going to solve why it happened. IMO the drag link is now to long or short and needs to be adjusted. If you turn the wheels full lock to the right and measure the steering stops. Then turn full left and measure the other stop. You will find the wheels turn farther one way or the other. I would take it back. If you can't do that. Then drive the truck in a straight line and stop. Loosen the to locknuts on the draglink and turn it until the wheel is straight. Tighten the nuts back down. And test drive it to make sure it steers straight on its Owen. Just my opinion Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 IMO rotating the steering wheel on the box will correct the problem of the wheel not straight. But that's not going to solve why it happened. IMO the drag link is now to long or short and needs to be adjusted. If you turn the wheels full lock to the right and measure the steering stops. Then turn full left and measure the other stop. You will find the wheels turn farther one way or the other. I would take it back. If you can't do that. Then drive the truck in a straight line and stop. Loosen the to locknuts on the draglink and turn it until the wheel is straight. Tighten the nuts back down. And test drive it to make sure it steers straight on its Owen. Just my opinion Charlie That would be the right way to do it, but I don't recall ever seeing an adjustable draglink on any HDT I aligned and most motor homes were the same. Had to pop the wheel on mine too. 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 That would be the right way to do it, but I don't recall ever seeing an adjustable draglink on any HDT I aligned and most motor homes were the same. Had to pop the wheel on mine too. Hmmm That could really changes things now couldn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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