Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: Vehicle leads or pulls to either side while driving straight ahead. | ||||
1 |
Does the vehicle lead or pull to one side? | -- | System OK | |
2 |
Does the vehicle still pull to one side? | -- | System OK | |
3 | Check to see if the vehicle pulls in the same direction. Does the vehicle pull in the same direction? | -- | ||
4 | Check the caster, camber, toe and the cross caster/cross camber alignment settings. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Are the alignment settings within specifications? | -- | ||
5 |
Does the vehicle still pull to one side? | -- | Replace the left rear tire | |
6 | Change the caster setting. Does the vehicle lead to the left? | -- | ||
7 | Adjust the front wheel alignment to specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Is the adjustment complete? | -- | -- | |
8 | Set the left caster at the top specification, and set the right caster at one degree less. Is the adjustment complete? | -- | -- | |
9 | Set right caster at the top specification, and set the left caster at one degree less. Is the adjustment complete? | -- | -- | |
10 |
Does the vehicle still pull to one side? | -- | Replace the right rear tire | |
11 | Continue decreasing the right caster setting until the pull is eliminated. Do not exceed 2 degrees cross caster. Is the pull eliminated? | -- | System OK | |
12 | Continue decreasing the left caster setting until the pull is eliminated. Do not exceed 2 degrees cross caster. Is the pull eliminated? | -- | System OK | -- |
13 | Road test the vehicle. Does the vehicle still pull to one side? | -- | System OK | |
14 | Does the vehicle pull to the left? | -- | System OK | |
