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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

Lead/Pull Correction Table

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect and repair/replace tire/wheel assemblies for:

    • Correct tire pressure.
    • Excessive/uneven tire wear.
    • Correct tire size.
    • Excessive radial/lateral wheel runout.
    • Out of balance.

Is action complete?

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Go to Step 2

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2

Inspect and repair front and rear suspensions for:

    • Damage.
    • Excessive wear.
    • Loose Components.
    • Excessive wheel bearing play.

Is action complete?

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Go to Step 3

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3

Inspect and repair power steering gear and pump for:

    • Damage.
    • Excessive wear.

Is action complete?

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Go to Step 4

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4
  1. Cross-switch front tire/wheel assemblies.
  2. Road test vehicle.
  • Does vehicle still lead/pull?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment

6
  1. Cross-switch left front tire/wheel assembly with left rear tire/wheel assembly.
  2. Road test the vehicle.

Does vehicle still lead/pull?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7
  1. Cross-switch right front tire/wheel assembly with right rear tire/wheel assembly.
  2. Road test the vehicle.

Does vehicle still lead/pull?

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Go to Tire Rotation

Go to Step 9

8

Replace left rear tire.

Is repair complete?

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System OK

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9

Replace right rear tire.

Is repair complete?

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System OK

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