Wheels, Targeted Rotating For Non-Directional Tires
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| Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side | |||
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| If the vehicle pulls to one side, swap the front wheels. | |||
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| Road Test, Performing | |||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | |||
| Vehicle pulls opposite | Vehicle pulls to the same side | ||
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| Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) | Rotate wheels from front to back | ||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle travels straight - END | ||
| Vehicle does not travel straight | Vehicle does not travel straight | ||
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| Swap front wheels and swap back wheels | Vehicle pulls opposite | No change | |
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| Road Test, Performing | Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel) | Check alignment of front and rear axles, adjust if necessary. | |
| Vehicle travels straight - END | If adjustment is correct, inform Product Support. | ||
| Vehicle does not travel straight | |||
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| Swap the front wheels | |||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle does not travel straight | Vehicle travels straight END | |
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| Install new tires on front axle | Install new tires on front axle | ||
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| Road Test, Performing | Road Test, Performing | ||
| Vehicle travels straight - END | Vehicle travels straight - END | ||
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| Vehicle does not travel straight, inform Product Support | |||