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Old 05-18-2010, 08:37 PM   #1
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Wheel Not pointing straight

I also followed all these tips ensuring clock spring was not interupted and my new 3 spoke doesnt point straight when driving. Dealer says it has "nothing to due w/clockspring". Kinda makes sense since the shaft should align with wheel (STRAIGHT) before it comes in contact w/clock spring.

with that said, how can i fix this?

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Old 05-19-2010, 02:52 AM   #2
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I also followed all these tips ensuring clock spring was not interupted and my new 3 spoke doesnt point straight when driving. Dealer says it has "nothing to due w/clockspring". Kinda makes sense since the shaft should align with wheel (STRAIGHT) before it comes in contact w/clock spring.

with that said, how can i fix this?

Thanks!
Use these instructions and where it tells you to mark the location, mark it and then when you bolt the wheel back on, just bolt the wheel slightly to the left or right depending on how far your steering wheel is off center left or right.

http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/obc.stalk.pdf
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Old 05-19-2010, 07:33 AM   #3
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It's not always possible to get it dead-on-balls centered because of differences in the location of the slines from the various different wheels. It's possible that dead center doesn't line up with a spline.

In this case, go to an alignment shop or if you have the skill, adjust the tie rod ends on the front suspension to overcome the difference.

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