Suspension & Steering (A4)Question 42 of 120
A steering wheel that is off-center after an alignment, though the vehicle tracks straight, usually indicates:
a.A worn wheel bearing
b.Excessive camber
c.A weak spring
d.Improperly set toe split between the two front wheels
Explanation
When total toe is correct but not divided equally between the wheels, the steering wheel sits off-center even though the vehicle goes straight. Centering the steering and re-setting individual toe corrects it. This is checked with the steering wheel locked in the centered position.
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