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Pinpoint Test A: Drift Left Or Right

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  1. A1 CHECK FOR TIRE PULL 
    • Rotate the front wheel and tire assemblies side-to-side. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    • Carry out a road test on a smooth road.
    • Does the vehicle drift/pull? 
    • Yes  : If vehicle pulls in opposite direction, GO to A2.

      If vehicle pulls in original direction, GO to  A3.

    • No  :Concern has been corrected.
  2. A2 ROTATE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES FRONT-TO-REAR 
    • Rotate the front wheel and tire assemblies front-to-rear. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    • Carry out a road test on a smooth road.
    • Does the vehicle drift/pull? 
    • Yes  : GO to A3.
    • No  :Concern has been corrected.
  3. A3 CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    NOTE: The vehicle will tend to pull toward the side with the least positive caster and the most positive camber.
    • Using a suitable alignment system, measure the wheel alignment settings. Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .
    • Does the vehicle have a side-to-side caster or camber split? 
    • Yes  : ADJUST alignment angles to eliminate the split. DO NOT exceed specifications. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  :ADJUST alignment angles to add a caster split. DO NOT exceed specifications. TEST the system for normal operation.
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