milellie11

iTrader: (5)

Hello all,

I have a black 02 GS430 with 72,000 miles. I have brand new Michelin Pilot Sports on the stock 17 inch wheels. I got an alignment done from Sears and the car tracked straight. One day later, my steering wheel was off center to the left. I took it back and another guy did the alignment. It was perfect once again and a day later, the same thing. My steering was off. When the steering wheel was pointed straight, the car would go right. My mechanic told them to check the steering rack to see if it was moving. The tech said he did check it and could see it moving. Do you guy's have any ideas what this could be?

Thanks

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Check your caster arm bushings. If they are worn out, your toe will always change so no matter how many times you get an alignment done, it's going to be wasted..

You need to check for freeplay of the steering rack while the car is on the ground. You cannot simply move the steering rack by hand because it requires a lot more force to do so. Check the DIY steering rack bushing thread in the suspension forum on how to check for freeplay.

Dslexic

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Be sure to check your steering rack and control arm bushings for any kind of wear.