Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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?	Go to Step 2	Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls
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 (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) . 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
5	Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) . 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 (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) . Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface. Does the vehicle still lead/pull?	Go to Measuring 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