Steering wheel centering

[russiankid]

I recently adjusted my gearbox on the steering to take up some of the slack. I turned the adjustment screw about 1/8th of a turn in. I don't exactly remember how the steering was prior to this because I had to correct the car a lot do to the slack in the steering. After the adjustment I noticed that the steering wheel will return to center but not quite center. It will go back most of the way but it will slow down when it has 1/4th of a turn left till complete center and thats where I have to correct it. Is this normal?

Also, my steering is heavier when its cold than when the car is completely warmed up. The ambient temperatures range from 24F-40F. It is noticeable when its very cold.

[attack eagle]

if it isn;t self centering, you tightened it up to much. had probably been done before and is at limit of adjustment, which means live with it or replace it.

try taking the 1/8 turn back out or 1/16 back out.

[russiankid]

It didn't appear as anyone tampered with the adjustment bolt and lock nut. The slack wasn't a lot so maybe my adjustments were a bit to much for the slack I had. Thanks for the input.

[russiankid]

Well I backed off the screw a bit and its much better. It goes back to center and the steering wheel isn't like brick anymore.