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Pinpoint Test E: STRAIGHTLINE Driveline Wind Up

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NOTE: 4X4 high/low (4H/4L) is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.
  1. E1 VERIFY THE CONCERN 
    • Drive the vehicle and shift from 2H to 4H. There should be minimal wind up in 4H mode during straightline maneuvers (wind up in turns is normal; 4X4 high/low is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces).
    • Is wind up present? 
    • Yes:  GO to E2  .
    • No:  RETURN the vehicle to the customer and ADVISE about correct Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) usage and normal vehicle behavior.
  2. E2 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 E3  .
    • No:  ADVISE the customer that 4WD  systems require 4 matched, correctly inflated, correctly maintained tires to operate correctly.
  3. E3 CHECK TIRE WEAR 
    • Check each of the 4 tires for wear.
    • Are the 4 tires worn evenly? 
    • Yes:  GO to E4  .
    • No:  ADVISE the customer that 4WD  systems require 4 matched, correctly inflated, correctly maintained tires to operate correctly.
  4. E4 CHECK TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE 
    • Yes:  GO to E5  .
    • 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.
  5. E5 CHECK THE FRONT AND REAR AXLE RATIOS 
    • 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 .
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