Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT and 2002 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DEFINITION: Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
- Did you perform the Vehicle Leads/Pull diagnostic table in Suspension General Diagnosis? If so, go to next step. If not, go to Suspension General Diagnosis.
- Road test the vehicle to verify the complaint. Select a smooth level surface to perform the test. Does the condition exist? If so, go to next step. If not, system is okay.
- Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? If so, go to next step. If not, system is okay.
- Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction? If so, go to next step. If not, go to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step 7 .
- Cross-switch the right front tire/wheel assembly with the right rear tire/wheel assembly. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? If so, go to WHEEL ALIGNMENT . If not, go to step 8 .
- Replace the left rear tire. After repairs are complete, go to step 9 .
- Replace the right rear tire. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
- Verify proper vehicle operation. Does the original condition still exist? If so, go to step 1 . If not, system is okay.