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Chuckalicious



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Squint Steering Wheel


So I'm driving along today and notice my steering wheel is in no way centered when I'm driving in a straight line. Centering it pulls me off to the left.

It has never been 100% centered but today it was visibly off.

I've included a photo of the wheel position when parked and a pic of one of the wheels, which is straight, as is the other one.

What's going on? Just had the clutch, dmf and slave replaced but can't imagine it's related.

Cannot afford any more fixes just now!!!
 FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353570 18th Jul 2018 6:35 pm
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Chuckalicious



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Seems from searches other people have had the same issue after a clutch change.

How likely is it an indy will admit it was their doing? FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353571 18th Jul 2018 7:16 pm
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jules



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chuck.. At first I thought your steering was mega-miles off but then I noticed the pic was on its side Laughing

I guess something on the steering has been loosened and re-tightened (or not ) in the wrong position. Jules

Post #353574 18th Jul 2018 7:38 pm
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deleted - as I was talking Censored and got it wrong Laughing

Turbo and Steve D will have the right answer below Thumbs Up


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Post #353579 19th Jul 2018 6:38 am
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turbodi16v



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steering wheel is disconnected at the bottom. if you look in the footwell you will see a pinch bolt just up from the rubber boot were the steering connects through the bulkhead to the steering rack.

Post #353580 19th Jul 2018 7:31 am
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Steve D



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As above. Tracking will not be out. They have disconnected the steering column to drop the subframe to get the gearbox out and didn't refit it in the same position. Shouldn't let a car go out like that. Take it back and get them to put it right. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #353581 19th Jul 2018 8:29 am
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Chuckalicious



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Thanks for the replies folks.

I spoke to the garage this morning and although happy to take a look he claimed they don't need to disconnect the steering for a clutch change.

I'm now concerned and feel I may not be able to argue this one. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353614 19th Jul 2018 4:07 pm
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Chuckalicious



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So before I go back in on Tuesday, some info would be useful in case I'm being bull crapped.

*Should* the steering column have been disconnected in order to change the clutch, dmf and slave? Can it be done without doing so while still being installed properly?

Don't want to go in pointing fingers if I'm not right but likewise don't want to pay for a fix for something they didn't do right. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353741 21st Jul 2018 9:42 am
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Steve D



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Was it like it when you took it in? No. Was it like it when you drove it out? Yes. Then it’s something they did and they should put it right. If they don’t want to put it right free of charge, tell them you’ll get an opinion and a fix at a main dealer and if it’s their fault, you’ll be looking to recover the costs. There’s NO WAY a steering wheel would be off centre without someone disconnecting it and reconnecting it wrongly. It’s a lot more work to put that right now the subframe is back in place. Have a look at the splines/nuts and see if you can see any marks on them. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #353756 21st Jul 2018 3:41 pm
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Chuckalicious



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Cheers Steve. Just went into the footwell to take a look and they have definitely been down there.

I don't recall everything being visible, as shown in the photo.
 FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353764 21st Jul 2018 7:15 pm
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Yorky Bob



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There should I believe be a grommet around the shaft to stop noise entering the car. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #353768 21st Jul 2018 8:11 pm
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Chuckalicious



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Ta. That would suggest it was tinkered with. I don't know why the garage would say they don't disconnect it for a clutch change. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353769 21st Jul 2018 8:17 pm
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Chuckalicious



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Took it in yesterday morning and half an hour later they had sorted it. Didn't actually get the chance to ask exactly what they did but he said he had to make a small adjustment and apologised. No charge.

Steering is now straight and doesn't pull.

Can't argue. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Post #353936 25th Jul 2018 9:15 am
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jules



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Glad you got it sorted Jules

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Steve D



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Thumbs Up Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #353984 26th Jul 2018 7:43 am
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