| DEFINITION: On a dry, smooth, flat road, the vehicle has a left or right steering force only during acceleration. |
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Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? |
Go to Step 2 |
Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
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- Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road.
- Press the accelerator and determine if any additional steering input is required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
- Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered normal.
Does the vehicle exhibit torque steer when the accelerator is pressed? |
Go to Step 3 |
System OK |
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- Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road at 64-97 km/h (40-60 mph).
- Remove your foot from the accelerator.
- Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to allow the vehicle to coast.
- Is any additional steering input required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
- Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered normal.
Does the vehicle direction change when the steering wheel is momentarily released? |
Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls |
Go to Step 4 |
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Inspect the front suspension and powertrain mounts for worn or damaged components and repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 6 |
Go to Step 5 |
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Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 6 |
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Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition? |
System OK |
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