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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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So I slid into a curb hidden under the snow and my steering wheel is slightly turned to the left now. I bought a new drag link thinking that was bent, but lined up side by side I don't think it is, though the long tie rod when I lay a straight edge along it there is a slight bow in it. would that cause my problem. Or should I look else where?
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tymatt
So I slid into a curb hidden under the snow and my steering wheel is slightly turned to the left now. I bought a new drag link thinking that was bent, but lined up side by side I don't think it is, though the long tie rod when I lay a straight edge along it there is a slight bow in it. would that cause my problem. Or should I look else where?

Yes. Bent tie rod is the most likely culprit. It synchronizes the left wheel with the right and if there is any anomaly in the tie rod it will cause problems.
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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There is a drag link adjustment sleeve for centering the steering wheel. The tie rod should be completely straight.
You will need an alignment too.

Take some pictures of the underneath and post them on here to we can see.
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