And now the steering wheel it is not straight. What causes this ? Toe ?
No vibrations at high speeds. Car pulls to one side but not much. Car it is lowered. Dealer for this ?
Thanks for any info.

 

Believe its just the alignment off. Since ur car's lowered?!?!, just get it to any alignment shop and get it done

 

You should visually check the wheels on the side of the car that went through the pot hole to start (though since you're without vibration they're most likely OK). Since you evidently hit something hard enough to effect the alignment, you could have bent a wheel and not know it. The other systems you describe are certainly alignment related. Use the dealer if you like or if you patronize or know of a good shop that does front end work you good use them. Be sure to have a 4 wheel alignment done; many lose sight of or are not aware of the fact that the independent rear suspension on most front wheel drive cars (like the TSX) is also susceptible to going out of alignment (although the adjustments on the rear suspension are limited). Probably more than you need to know here; lowered shouldn't matter except that the alignment specs will probably be different. Be sure to use a shop that knows the difference (Tire Rack has a database of installers they recommend and is a good resource if you're looking for a local shop that would qualify).

 

Thanks guys. We had the TSX in the family for four years now and it's been lowered for three years. I will need new tires soon so should I wait for the alignment ?

 

I wouldn't wait, mostly because it seems obvious that the alignment is off (and the off center steering wheel would make me nuts) but that's my preference. It would also give whoever performs the alignment an opportunity to give the suspension a good inspection.

 

Just get the lifetime alignment from Firestone, that way you can do the alignment all you want/need. (However, I wouldn't get anything else from them besides the lifetime alignment).

 

Simba91102 : ( and the off center steering wheel would make me nuts ) I know it's happening to me.
Thanks again.