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off center steering rack - weird issue after installation??
I reinstalled my steering rack after installation of turbo tie rods. Took the rack out to clean and install the tie-rods. I measured from the center of the box to the outside of the arms and set the distance equally. From there, I installed the steering wheel dead center. Next I installed the tie-rod ends, counting turns so both were equal. The wheels are towed very close to zero and are very even on both sides. I will have a shop set the final alignment.
Here's the odd part: The wheel turns 1 1/4 turns clockwise and 7/8 turn counter clockwise.
Thoughts? Should I be concerned? Only way to compensate would be to adjust the tie-rod ends differently or space the tie rob spacers at the rack. Both seem counterintuitive.
What did I miss?
Thank you,
Doug
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