Pinpoint Test N: STRAIGHTLINE Driveline Wind Up
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NOTE:
4X4 High or 4X4 Low is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.
- N1 VERIFY THE CONCERN
- Drive the vehicle and shift from 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) high to 4WD high (4X4 High). There should be minimal wind-up in 4X4 High mode during straight line maneuvers, (wind-up in turns is normal; 4X4 high/4X4 low is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces).
- Is wind up present?
- Yes: GO to N2 .
- No: RETURN the vehicle to the customer and ADVISE about correct 4WD usage and normal vehicle behavior.
- N2 CHECK FOR MATCHING WHEEL AND TIRE SIZES
- Check each of the 4 tire/wheel sizes.
- Do the 4 wheels and tires match?
- Yes: GO to N3 .
- No: ADVISE the customer that 4WD systems require 4 matched, correctly inflated and correctly maintained tires to operate correctly.
- N3 CHECK TIRE WEAR
- Check each of the 4 tires for wear.
- Are the 4 tires worn evenly?
- Yes: GO to N4 .
- No: ADVISE the customer that 4WD systems require 4 matched, correctly inflated and correctly maintained tires to operate correctly.
- N4 CHECK TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
- Check the inflation pressure in each tire. Refer to VEHICLE CERTIFICATION (VC) LABEL .
- Are the tire inflation pressures correct?
- Yes: GO to N5 .
- No: ADJUST the tire pressure as necessary. TEST the vehicle for normal operation. ADVISE the customer that 4WD systems require 4 matched, correctly inflated, correctly maintained tires to operate correctly.
- N5 CHECK THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE RATIOS
- Check that front and rear axle ratios match. Refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Do the front and rear axle ratios match?
- Yes: RETURN the vehicle to the customer and ADVISE about correct 4WD system operation and normal vehicle behavior.
- No: CHECK the vehicle identification label. INSTALL the correct axle(s). REFER to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .