This may sound like a dumb question, but I'm going to fire away anyway. I just got my exhaust/headers/cats installed today but when I got it back i noticed something different. The steering wheel wasn't aligned (meaning the Infiniti logo isn't straight-up-and-down, its tilted about 25 degrees to the left). The car is fine in its self, still drives straight its just when the car is in a straight path the wheel is supposed to be straight up and down (like this: ||). However, when the car is driving straight the wheel is titled to the left and not square (like this: \\). Whats the problem, and is there some way to fix this? If it can be fixed, is it hard to do? I guess I'll call the shop tomorrow and try and get them to fix it, but they are pretty far away. The dealer is a lot closer--could this be fixed under warrenty? I know its not a big deal, but it bothers me and i want it fixed!

Hockeyplay95

 

Here is a pic of what i am talking about: When the car is driving in a straight path, the wheel looks like this--

 

Header install. When they reattached the steering shaft, they didn't line it up correctly. One of those things that should be marked prior to removal.

Not a big deal? I would be annoyed if mine was off 2 degrees, let alone 25 or so.

 

Ahh ok, so is it easy to fix? I guess i'll call them tomorrow and they can fix it.

Hockeyplay95

 

Depending on how hard it is to access the steering column. But, it is there fault, so they should fix it.

 

Ok, any idea on how it is fixed? Like, i know the steering shaft needs to be readjusted, but is there a set mark for where it is supposed to be, or are they going to have to keep readjusting it until its right? Meaning, they adjust it a little bit, put it back together, i take it out for a test drive, take it back, readjust, put it back together, test drive etc.? Is it something that can be done in like 10 minutes or is it going to take like 3 hours? Now i'm heated, b/c of the maintanance guy even drove the car around to the front, so I'm sure he noticed and just didn't say anything.

Thanks,

Hockeyplay95

 

any ideas?

Hockeyplay95

 

He probably didn't notice, wouldn't unless he was cruising around for a while and happened to look down at the wheel. Don't know if its splined or not. Maybe they are one spline off. Or if its just a matter of loosening a couple of bolts, shift a few degrees then tighten again. Can't be too difficult.

 

BTW, review your mods. What do you think? Noticeable difference?

 

Well, I haven't been really able to drive it (worried about the steering wheel), and I just reset the ECU last night, so I can tell you after I drive it today. Is it bad to drive the car with the steering wheel like that?

Hockeyplay95