Pinpoint Test A : Drift Left Or Right
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Possible Sources
- Tire(s)
- WARNING: WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should always be maintained on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
- NOTE: The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
- A1 SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A2 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A2 SWAP THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A3 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A3 SWAP THE LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A4 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A4 SWAP THE RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A5 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A5 SWAP THE FRONT LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A6 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A6 SWAP THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes GO to A7 No Vehicle condition corrected. - Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
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- A7 INSTALL NEW TIRESNOTE: Install new tires only once.
- Install new tires to the four road wheels. TEST the system for normal operation.
Does the vehicle drift?
Yes Verify possible sources, Refer to the Symptom Chart. No Vehicle condition corrected.