Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:14:05 -0800 From: Kimo Saaby <kimo_saabynopsameja.com> Subject: Re: Steering wheel problem Saab 9-3 1998
Does the car center itself after turning? If you have to MANUALLY pull the wheel after a turn to straighten it out, something is either dangerous or at the least... bent. (same thing.) If you are saying that the alignment is OK and the steering wheel is offset when going straight.... The steering wheel can be removed & centered OR you might have to get your alignment re-done & TELL the guy your wheel isn't straight. (get the alignment done - it's easier for the average alignment guy) If it's like my 900 Turbo, the tie rod ends need to be exactly the same number of turns on each side or the steering wheel appears to be offset. BL Eirik Johannessen wrote: > Hi! > > I have an annoying problem with the steering wheel in my Saab 9-3 1998. The > wheel has been wry for some time now. When I want to make the car go > straight ahead the steering wheel needs to point quite a lot to the right. > If the steering wheel is in it's "default position" the car goes to the > left. This is very annoying when driving long distances, as it isn't very > comfy. Is there a safe and easy way to fix this on your own (I guess the > wheel is filled with wires and stuff), or do I need to wait until the next > service? > > Eirik Johannessen, Norway.