Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

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? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to 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? If yes, go to next step. If no, system is okay.
3. Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull? If yes, go to next step. If no, system is okay.
4. Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
5. 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 yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  7 .
6. 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 yes, go to WHEEL ALIGNMENT . If no, go to step  8 .
7. Replace the left rear tire. After repairs, go to step  9 .
8. Replace the right rear tire. After repairs, go to next step.
9. Verify proper vehicle operation. Does the original condition still exist? If yes, go to step  1 . If no, system is okay.