Steering Wheel Off Center by small amount

[Ynotturbo]

My steering wheel on my new truck is not centered. It is at the 12:30 position and when on uneven roads the steering wheel is turned quite a bit to the right. I had to adjust my steering wheel on my last truck, 23 Ram 2500, but not sure how to on the 2500 ZR2. The alignment is perfect. No pull or uneven wear, just off a little on the steering wheel. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[NullNomad]

I'd pay a visit to the dealer. No way would I touch that with a vehicle under warranty.

 

[GATORB8]

My steering wheel on my new truck is not centered. It is at the 12:30 position and when on uneven roads the steering wheel is turned quite a bit to the right. I had to adjust my steering wheel on my last truck, 23 Ram 2500, but not sure how to on the 2500 ZR2. The alignment is perfect. No pull or uneven wear, just off a little on the steering wheel. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

I think your Ram was a similar steering setup to a solid axle Jeep, where steering alignment is Drag Link adjustable independent from alignment.

I believe these have the tie rod directly driven by the box, with side specific adjustment, so you would probably want it done on an alignment rack.

EDIT: Here's the blowout, the #7s would adjust both toe and steer center at the same time:

 

[GATORB8]

I'd pay a visit to the dealer. No way would I touch that with a vehicle under warranty.

I'd do it at the alignment shop you use, may as well go ahead and start up a lifetime alignment. No reason to lose the truck for a couple days for a 15 minute job.

 

[MrScottly]

Under warranty, the first alignment is done at no charge. Your dealer should be able to do that with an appointment and a short wait time...Mine does. I know you said there is "no pull", but analyze that carefully. If you have the factory Good-for-a-years, you may have a tire pull.

On your Ram, you could adjust the steering wheel while the wheels were on the ground...You loosened the drag link and adjusted the collar. On your Chevy, you have to use an alignment rack...Set the wheel straight then set the toe.

Try rotating the tires first and see if the problem prevails. If not, dump the Good-for-a-years and get better tires.

 

[Deorseyzr2HD]

mine has the exact same thing.. steering wheel is slightly off, but the alignment is fine

 

[wutang61]

Take the truck where you’ll buy your next set of tires and have them center the wheel.

You can adjust the tie rods and make an alignment green with the steering wheel upside down. Doesn’t mean it’s correct.

If the truck drifts when it tracks have them kick the caster up a notch in the direction of the pull. Green doesn’t mean good once again.

Family members Hellcat had the same issue. Took it to a local shop and rebalanced all the tires and squared the wheel. Drives like it should now.

 

[DNZR2]

Out of curiosity has anybody noticed a difference in wheel position with lane keep assist on or off?

 

[GATORB8]

Out of curiosity has anybody noticed a difference in wheel position with lane keep assist on or off?

The HDs don’t assist, just vibrate.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

The HDs don’t assist, just vibrate.

That's what she said

 

[GATORB8]

That's what she said

In my experience, the lighter the duty, the more likely to just lay there and not assist.

 

[LEEVON]

Same but I own a shop and we do alignments, and still I haven't brought it in to make the adjustment lol. For a small amount, you're not worried about the steering angle sensor. I'd probably wait until you need something at the dealer and have them correct it honestly unless you have someone you trust.