the wheel should still attempt to self centre.i have adjusted the preload on some older cars[15yrs]to try and eliminate free play on centre of the power steering gearbox and if i go too far i wind up with what you have described.

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David S Poole
European Performance
Dallas, TX
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1987 Mercedes Benz 420SEL
1988 Mercedes Benz 300TE (With new evaporator)
2000 Mercedes Benz C280
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