Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
1	Did you perform the Vehicle Leads/Pull procedure in Suspension General Diagnosis?	Go to Step 2	Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls in Suspension General Diagnosis
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	Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 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 Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment
5	Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 7
6	Cross-switch the right front tire/wheel assembly with the right rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull?	Go to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment	Go to Step 8
7	Replace the left rear tire. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting . Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 9	-
8	Replace the right rear tire. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting . Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Verify proper vehicle operation. Does the original condition still exist?	Go to Step 1	System OK