Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction
Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction
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Action |
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| DEFINITION: Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel. |
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Did you perform the Vehicle Leads/Pull diagnostic table? |
Go to Step 2 |
Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls |
| 2 |
Road test the vehicle to verify the complaint. Select a smooth level surface to perform the test. Does the condition exist? |
Go to Step 3 |
System OK |
| 3 |
1. Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation 2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? |
Go to Step 4 |
System OK |
| 4 |
Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction? |
Go to Step 5 |
Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement |
| 5 |
1. Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation 2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? |
Go to Step 6 |
Go to Step 7 |
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1. Cross-switch the right front tire/wheel assembly with the right rear tire/wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation 2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? |
Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement |
Go to Step 8 |
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Replace the left rear tire. Tire Dismounting and Mounting Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 9 |
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Action |
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No |
| 8 |
Replace the right rear tire. Tire Dismounting and Mounting Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 9 |
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| 9 |
Verify proper vehicle operation. Does the original condition still exist? |
Go to Step 1 |
System OK |