GSCorty

Hey,

I have just recently taken my car over the pits and i have been told that my steering does not self centre. I was just wondering if this may be a common thing with Cortina's that can be fixed easily. Would a wheel alignment possibly fix the problem?

 

EBXR

Wheel alignment would be a start. What condition is the steering rack in?

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GSCorty

Well there is excessive play in the steering wheel that may suggest a worn steering rack. Would this be the most likely cause for steering to self centre?

RAPTOR

No, self centring is a function of the basic design and the wheel alignment. In particular the castor setting.

Greater +ve castor = more self centering but heavier steering.

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TaraHymen

provided the steering isnt stiff or tight, a wheel alignment and specifically what raptor said, the castor angle will fix it.

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