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Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction


Step Action Yes No
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
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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
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1. Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to 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
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Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction? Go to Step 5 Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement
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1. Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to 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. Refer to 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. Is the repair complete? Go to Step 9 -
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Replace the right rear tire. Is the repair complete? Go to Step 9 -
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Verify proper vehicle operation. Does the original condition still exist? Go to Step 1 System OK