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Targeted Rotating Of Wheels For Non-Directional Tires

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Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side
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If the vehicle pulls to one side, swap the front wheels.
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Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle now pulls to opposite side Vehicle still pulls to the same side
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Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) Rotate wheels from front to back
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Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle does not travel straight Vehicle does not travel straight
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Swap front wheels and swap back wheels Vehicle now pulls to opposite side No change
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Road Test, Performing Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) Check axle adjustment on front and rear axle, adjust if necessary. If adjustment is OK, contact product support.
Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle does not travel straight
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Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing  
Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle does not travel straight Vehicle travels straight END  
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  Install new tires on front axle Install new tires on front axle  
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Road Test, Performing Road Test, Performing  
Vehicle travels straight - END Vehicle travels straight - END  
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Vehicle does not travel straight, inform Audi Product Support