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Pinpoint Test I: Tire/Axle Out Of Acceptable Range

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CAUTION: This test must be carried out on a hard surface in a vacant area without traffic.
NOTE: Conduct Steps 1 through 7 outlined in Inspection and Verification prior to performing this test.
  1. I1 CHECK THE RECENT TIRE USAGE 
    • Check with customer about recent tire usage or installation.
    • Has a tire been installed on the vehicle recently that was not originally supplied with the vehicle? 
    1. YES  : INFORM the customer to only use tires of the type supplied with the vehicle. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  I2.
  2. I2 CHECK TIRE SIZE AND BRAND 
    • Check the tire size and the brand of tire.
    • Are all 4 tires the same size and brand? 
    1. YES  : Go to  I3.
    2. NO  : INSTALL tires that are the same size and brand. INFORM the customer to only use the same size tires and brand. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. I3 CHECK TIRE PRESSURES 
    • Check the tire pressure in all 4 tires.
    • Are all 4 tires at the recommended tire pressure? 
    1. YES  : Go to  I4.
    2. NO  : ADJUST the tire pressures. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. INFORM the customer to maintain the correct tire pressure.
  4. I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT WHEEL SPEEDS 
    • Monitor the wheel speed PIDs while driving the vehicle at a constant speed of 48 km/h (30 mph).
    • Are all 4 wheel speeds within 3 km/h (1.8 mph) of each other? 
    1. YES  : Go to  I5.
    2. NO  : The ABS module is sending invalid wheel speed data to the 4X4 control module. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article for additional ABS diagnosis.
  5. I5 CHECK FOR CORRECT 4X4 CONTROL MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the 4X4 control module.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
    • Connect the 4X4 control module, and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new 4X4 control module. REFER to 4X4 Control Module . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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