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Radial tyre Lead/Pull Correction

Step

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.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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 tyre/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tyre 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 Specifications

5

  1. Cross-switch the left front tyre/wheel assembly with the left rear tyre/wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre 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

6

  1. Cross-switch the right front tyre/wheel assembly with the right rear tyre/wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre 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 Specifications

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the left rear tyre. Refer to Tyre Dismounting and Mounting .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the right rear tyre. Refer to Tyre 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

   


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