Steering Clocking suddenly off ...

I certainly hope you are not continuing to drive it until found. One of our members, "OldmanMopar" wrecked a gorgeous A body because an upper A arm adjustment cam came loose

My take.........what you drove it "after"........does it seem to drive and handle "normally?" No pulling, etc, tire screeching? Do the tires "look" OK straight ahead?

If so, I would first tear apart the wheel/ adapter setup, and have someone watch the column/ coupler at the steering box, and wiggle / test.