How To Center The Steering Wheel??

I have a 1999 Sahara and she runs straight and true. My only problem is that the steering wheel is not centered. Can I center the steering wheel by adjusting the Center Link (attached to the pitman arm) or must I remove the steering wheel with a puller and recenter? I would hate to have to send it in for an alignment. Thanks!

Cliff

I don't know if yours is different, but on my 92 Wrangler, I have to rotate the center link to get the steering wheel centered. There is some movement in the steering wheel if you pull that. There is a notch cut for the horn that gives you some movement in the steering wheel. Just depends how far off it is.

I estimate the steering wheel to be about 20-degrees to the left from center. So If I loosen the clamp on the Center Link and rotate it either out or in, this should help to center the steering wheel with no effect on wheel alignment???

Should be ok, but watch for getting the turn signals messed up.

*edit*

What I mean is that if you turn the steering wheel shaft, you could get the turn signal release mechanism off by a little.

Point the weels straight and adjust the tie rod, don't mess with the steering weel. loosten the clamps, use penetrating oil and maybe a pipe wrench and spin the tie rod and watch the steering weel. Don't forget to unlock the steering weel.