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Pinpoint Test N: Vehicle Pulsates Or Shudders In A Straight Line (STRAIGHTLINE Driveline Wind Up)

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WARNING: When directed to drive the vehicle as part of this test, drive the vehicle on a hard surface in an area without traffic to prevent a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: 4H (4X4 HIGH) or 4L (4X4 LOW) is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.
NOTE: Make sure both CVH  dials are in the same position.
  1. N1 VERIFY THE CONCERN 
    • Drive the vehicle and shift from 2H to 4H. There should be minimal wind up in 4H mode during straight line maneuvers, (wind up in turns is normal; 4H/4L is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces).
    • Is excessive wind up present? 
    • Yes:  GO to  N2.
    • No:  RETURN the vehicle to the customer. ADVISE about correct 4WD  system operation and normal vehicle behavior.
  2. N2 CHECK FOR MATCHING WHEEL AND TIRE SIZES 
    • Check the wheel and tire 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 maintained tires to operate correctly.
  3. 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 maintained tires to operate correctly.
  4. 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 and maintained tires to operate correctly.
  5. N5 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 VC  . INSTALL the correct axle(s). REFER to DRIVELINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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