newpuy

I have es330 05 and I have problem with my car is not going straight. I just went back for Alignment for the third time and the mechanic told me nothing wrong with alignment at all. the alignment is perfect and the tires are new. he said it might be the frame problem, so I start to pay close attention when I drive on highway and I found out this.

When the car is steady straight at 55 mph and the steering wheel is straight, I let go of my hand from the steering wheel, and immediately the steering will slightly turn to the left for a couple degrees and stay at that angle. so the car lean to the left until i correct the angle of the steering wheel.


so I believe I need to adjust the neutral position of the steering wheel but I am not so sure about this and I don't know how to adjust them. if anyone have any idea what is going on please let me know thank you

03 ES

check the lower control arm bushings....when they get worn and the rubber bushings tear, the alignment geometry will constantly be off as the control arms shift around on the road surfaces...
try having them checked...i've seen them fail early on many Camry based vehicles prematurely, especially if the car sees significant city driving use.

newpuy

I checked before it look fine. But I will check it again and try to take picture tommorow
thank

ishino

most roads have a slight angle and it is natural for this to occur. if everything has checked out okay, i'd be willing to bet that it's just the roads and not your car.

03 ES

true...you need a perfectly true road surface, which is unusual b/c most roads have a crown (slight tilt upwards in the middle) so water can run off

newpuy

thank you guys sorry for late reply,
but I understand that about the road but what Happen is it go to the left too much.

is it possible that the steering wheel is not place in the correct position ( center ) becase when I hold the steering wheel absolutely straight, i didn't have the problem. But the second I let my hand off the steering wheel, its will tilt to the left about 2 - 5 degree right away and it stays at that angle

S8KWR

If your steering wheel was off....wouldn't your car drive straight when the wheel is slightly off center? Id take it to another shop and have them check it.

mikeli689

I have the same problem. I thought it might've been due to the power steering. Got the rack/line/pump replaced and flushed but I still have the same problem.