Unaligned steering wheel after install

[b3nsonx]

Alright, so yesterday i installed my aftermarket steering wheel with NRG 1st gen quick release and NRG short hub, but after the install, the steering wheel is kinda to the right. This wasnt the case with the stock steering wheel. I actually took everything out and tried to figure out how to fix/adjust it, but didnt seem possible. Should i just go get an alignment? or is there a way to align it back up?

[C91BLX7]

There is nothing wrong with your suspension so why would mess with that.

Obviously the problem is inside the car with the steering wheel. If you can't fix it (which I'm sure its possible) learn to live with a crooked wheel or put the stock back.

[illestatus]

i didnt have a problem with my prelude steering wheel

[1990Ex]

just have to point the car straight, take the wheel off an keep trying to get it straight thats what i did

[CB7 Fanatic]

I've never taken off my steering wheel, but when I rebuilt my power steering rack, I had to separate it from the steering column. There are splines on the end of the steering rack. You can just straiten the wheels, remove the plastic cover behind the pedals, loosen the 2 nuts (10 or 12mm), remove the joint, straiten the steering wheel, and reinstall the joint. If you're not able to straiten it at the steering wheel, you can try that.

[ikayto]

^^ too much work, his steering wheel is just misaligned because the hub wasnt in the right position when he bolted it down.

[H23 Lude]

just keep trying until you get it right, thats how mine is right now just have to take the hub out and turn it slightly to get it perfect.

[b3nsonx]

OH!!!
i just figured out how i could straighten out the steering wheel, but i would have to remove this plastic piece that goes before the hub onto the car. Im not sure what it does exactly, but i know that without it, your blinker won't unclick after you make a turn.

How many of you guys with swapped or aftermarket steering wheels kept that plastic piece?
There are only 2 ways to insert the steering wheel with that plastic piece. Either with the hub right side up or directly upside down.

[ikayto]

that wont straighten your wheel, you have to take off your hub and retighten.

[jdm_inspired]

You need to realign your steering wheel drive and adjust. Thats how I did it. technically you dont have to tighten the 19mm if you are only driving around the block just to test drive.

It's easy. Just have patience.

[jdm_inspired]

PM me if you need help dude.

[sideswipe]

Yeah, it will take some messing with to get it right. Some of it depends on how they cut the grooves on the center of the hub too. Sometimes they are cut the exact same way as the stock hub which way cause your wheel to be slightly off center.

[b3nsonx]

Yeah, it will take some messing with to get it right. Some of it depends on how they cut the grooves on the center of the hub too. Sometimes they are cut the exact same way as the stock hub which way cause your wheel to be slightly off center.

YES! that is exactly what im trying to explain, lol. The grooves fit into the thing a certain way. and it can't be put in unless i flip it upside down, but it will still remain off center.