Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 diagnostic table 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