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Different instructions apply if you have an air bag! I assume you do not. I also assume you have had the front wheels aligned - this is something that should have been done when the tie rod was replaced. You had better ask the shop that did the work - they would normally align the steering wheel as part of the service. In fact, the easiest thing is to take the car back to get it done, as any proper mechanic would do this. However, in case this is not possible, and you are convinced that the wheels have been properly aligned, then do the following.
First, get the car front wheels pointed absolutely straight.
Then, take off the center cover of the steering wheel. It comes off by prying at the edges with your fingers. You will have to pull sharply once the edges are clear since there is a snap in the center. The nut that holds the steering wheel to the splined shaft is a 22mm - you will probably have to buy a special socket to take it off since this size is not included in most socket sets. It probably will come with a 1/2 inch drive hole for which you will need an adapter for the usual 3/8 drive or buy a 1/2 inch drive or breaker bar (useful tool for other work). You will also need a short extension to reach in there.
You can loosen the nut by holding the steering wheel firmly. Loosen most (BUT NOT ALL) the way, then pull the steering wheel toward you. It should come loose with a vigorous pull. The nut is left partly on to prevent banging yourself in the nose with the suddenly loose steering wheel. Then remove the nut the rest of the way and the wheel. You can now realign the steering wheel so it points straight, and set it back down on the splined shaft. Reattach the nut (a little tape on the socket and nut may help hold it in place until you get it started) and then screw it down. Reverse the steps to reassemble.
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