Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||
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DEFINITION: At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle straight path. | |||||||||
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the visual/physical inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Road test the vehicle in order to verify the complaint. Does the vehicle operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 | Inspect the tyre/wheel assemblies for:
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
4 | Perform the Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
5 | Inspect and correct/adjust the suspension and steering systems for:
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||
6 | Inspect/correct the brake system for brake drag. Refer to Brakes Drag. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
7 | Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Strategy Based Diagnosis. | ||||||
8 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |