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Problem is called "memory steer" (archive)
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Posted by Lars 82_528 e on June 17, 2001 at 10:19:25:

In Reply to: Steering Box Problem? posted by Cam on June 16, 2001 at 18:55:16:

Replaced the front subframe on my 77 630, and all measurements on the frame geometry check out, but the alignment specialist (highly regarded--does work for many body/frame shops in our area) says that the car has memory steer (I have to correct the final return on steering to center). He needs to go through the front suspension more fully, but it is not a steering box problem. That problem is currently on hold while the car is getting a replacement engine/trans.

I suggest go to a few good body/frame shops and find out who they farm the final alignment out to. It appears that most body shops with frame racks probably send work out for the final alignment and are choosy about who they use.

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