Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum - View Single Post - steering wheel off center,how to turn it?

dpuckett · 07-05-2009, 05:15 PM

I had a tie rod end go bad in my W350. I replaced it, and turns out I didnt get the TRE in as far as the other one. My wheel was off center, but it wandered like a drunk sailor on shore leave, too. I measured the toe, and it was actually toed OUT about 1/4". I adjusted the toe so it was toeing in about 1/16", and it now tracks straight and true.

Mark the center of your tires, and get a helper to measure the distance between the centers. The front should be closer than the rear (toeing IN). I dont know how much difference there should be, I just took a reasonable guess on mine and will do the math, converting degrees to inches someday.

I would check everything under the truck and look for bent stuff. These trucks are tough, but not quite bullet proof.

Daniel

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07-05-2009, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
dpuckett Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau MO Posts: 466 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts dpuckett's Truck Pics	I had a tie rod end go bad in my W350. I replaced it, and turns out I didnt get the TRE in as far as the other one. My wheel was off center, but it wandered like a drunk sailor on shore leave, too. I measured the toe, and it was actually toed OUT about 1/4". I adjusted the toe so it was toeing in about 1/16", and it now tracks straight and true. Mark the center of your tires, and get a helper to measure the distance between the centers. The front should be closer than the rear (toeing IN). I dont know how much difference there should be, I just took a reasonable guess on mine and will do the math, converting degrees to inches someday. I would check everything under the truck and look for bent stuff. These trucks are tough, but not quite bullet proof. Daniel __________________ 92 W350 xcab LE, 5spd, 3.54s pump tweaks, piston lift pump, 60mm/ 16cm turbo. plain tailpipe with muffler. For sale