At 10:17 AM 7/2/01, John Eifert wrote:

>It takes me 5 minutes with a short 27mm socket and 1/2" drive w/ extension to pull and align the steering wheel all from the drivers seat. I can't see how it's easier jacking up the car adjusting the SR tie rods moving back and forth from under the car to the steering wheel. Now maybe if there is 1/2 degree of tilt after all is said and done you might go that route. But under normal driving conditions you have that much tilt in either direction if not more caused by the road if it's not perfectly level.

I think that it is better to pull the plastic plug on the rack housing, center the rack by putting the dimple in the hole, and then center the wheel with the rack centered. If the wheel isn't straight on a straight, level road, then adjust the tie rods. This assures that everything in the system is centered.

Easy isn't anal.

Wally Plumley

928 Specialists

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Joe,

It takes me 5 minutes with a short 27mm socket and 1/2" drive w/ extention to pull and allign the steering wheel all from the drivers seat. I can't see how it's easier jacking up the car adjusting the SR tie rods moving back and forth from under the car to the steering wheel. Now maybe if there is 1/2 degree of tilt after all is said and done you might go that route. But under normal driving conditions you have that much tilt in either direction if not more caused by the road if it's not perfectly level.

Just my opinion,

JE

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At 08:49 PM 7/1/01, Patrick Brands wrote:

>BTW: if you adjust the steering wheel alignment with the tie rods, you will have an uneven amount of steering throw between right and left turns, i.e. you wont be able to turn as tight one way as the other. If the steering wheel is close, it's no big deal, but if it's way off, this may be an annoyance for making U turns, etc.

If there is much difference in the length of the tie rods left and right, you will introduce "bump steer", where the wheels turn in and out as they move vertically. Makes for unpleasant ride and handling.

Wally Plumley

928 Specialists

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Hi Wael,

I did this recently on my '88, and I just pulled the horn cap straight out holding either side. There are 4 plastic prongs that snap into another 4 plastic receptacles with springs in them. I had to pull pretty hard to get it out, but nothing was damaged.

BTW: if you adjust the steering wheel alignment with the tie rods, you will have an uneven amount of steering throw between right and left turns, i.e. you wont be able to turn as tight one way as the other. If the steering wheel is close, it's no big deal, but if it's way off, this may be an annoyance for making U turns, etc.

Oh yeah, don't forget to reconnect the horn wire....

Patrick Brands

'88 S4 Auto