Sounds like somebody forgot to tell you. When you change anything related to the front suspension, even if it's not the steering specifically, you need to get a front end alignment done. Any major automotive dealer and most mechanic shops can do it, shouldn't be more than $80-$90 depending on where you live. They've got what's appropriately called an "alignment rack" on which they place the vehicle, then secure some laser sensors to the wheel/tire assemblies, and tweak it until it's perfect. Or in some cases reasonably close, and tell you to come back if you aren't satisfied.

 

Yeah I am familiar with front end alignment, however, if I could find where the drag link is on my patriot I could fix it for free in less than 30 Minutes. Here is what I found online, however it doesn't show the Patriot. This is what google showed me:

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To adjust the drag link on a 2010 Jeep Patriot, you'll need to loosen the collar on the drag link and then rotate it to adjust the steering wheel position. This adjustment ensures the steering wheel is straight when the tires are pointing forward. It's recommended to have someone help you by observing the steering wheel position while you make adjustments.

Video:

I would rather fix it myself!

 

There's no drag link, the adjustment is made through the tie rod ends.

This will give you an idea:

 

I have an inner tie rod and can see where you could screw it in more. However, I was told that when I replaced the tie rod that I wanted to put everything back to exact as what I took out, to keep alignment. This drag link adjustment is supposed to work great. The video I posted shows how easy it is to get to. There are other videos of drag link adjustment done on other jeeps and it is so easy to put the steering wheel in the perfect position.

 

I understand, but unfortunately the Patriot uses rack and pinion steering which is different from the steering setup used on the Wrangler in the video you posted.

Patriot rack and pinion (no drag link):

Wrangler:

 

Thank you. So if I turn my driver side tie rod in to correct my steering wheel?

again thank you!!

 

Adjust both sides equally.

 

Sandstone
So if I move it inside on the driver side, do I move it out on the passenger side?

I only replaced the driver side tie rod. The passenger side had been replaced due to an accident. When I finished replacing the driver side then my steering wheel is off about two inches.