Re: [Healeys] Steering Wheel Question

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A few thoughts on the subject:
I do not believe that it is possible to determine when the two front wheels are 
pointing straight ahead by sight. First, set the toe in. Drive the car to make 
sure the suspension has "set in". On a long straight level driveway, roll the 
car backwards as far as possible & then forward as far as possible. Do not hold 
onto the steering wheel. The front suspension caster will self-center the 
wheels equally. If the car does not roll straight I.E. If it pulls to the left 
or right every time you roll it forward something is wrong. The possibilities 
are many. Lets assume it rolls straight. 
Now look at the steering wheel orientation. If the center spoke is not vertical 
the only adjustment is to reposition it on the steering column splines. This is 
not a very fine adjustment.
Some people thing that the wheels are straight ahead when the steering column 
is centered on the "tight spot". That is only true at one specific toe in 
setting which might not be the toe in you have or want. You can reposition the 
steering wheel by changing the toe in but that is of course not the purpose of 
toe in & not the correct way to set the steering wheel.    
   
This all assumes the suspension/steering are in good condition. 
For example, if the rear axle is loose it will affect the front steering 
including the steering wheel orientation.

Gary Hodson
 


 
  
   
    
 

  
 
  
 
 




 

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<div>A few thoughts on the subject:</div>

<div>I do not believe that it is possible to determine when the&nbsp;two front 
wheels are pointing straight ahead by sight. First, set the toe in. Drive the 
car to make sure the suspension has "set in". On a long straight level 
driveway,&nbsp;roll the car backwards as far as possible &amp; then forward as 
far as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;Do not hold onto the steering wheel. The front 
suspension caster will self-center the wheels equally. If the car does not roll 
straight I.E. If it pulls to the left or right every time you roll it forward 
something is wrong. The possibilities are many.&nbsp;Lets assume it rolls 
straight.&nbsp;</div>

<div>Now look at the steering wheel orientation. If the center spoke is not 
vertical the only adjustment is to reposition it on the&nbsp;steering column 
splines.&nbsp;This is&nbsp;not a very fine adjustment.</div>

<div>Some people thing that the wheels are straight ahead when the steering 
column is centered on the "tight spot". That is only true at one specific toe 
in setting which might not be the toe in you have or want. You can reposition 
the steering wheel by changing the toe in but that is of course not the purpose 
of toe in &amp; not the correct way to set the steering wheel. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

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<div>This all assumes the&nbsp;suspension/steering are in&nbsp;good condition. 
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<div>For example, if the rear axle is loose it will affect the front steering 
including the steering wheel orientation.</div>

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<div>Gary Hodson</div>

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