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DEFINITION: On a dry, smooth, flat road, the vehicle has a left or right steering force only during acceleration.
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1
| Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?
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Step 2
| Go to
Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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2
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- Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road.
- Press the accelerator and determine if any additional steering input is required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
- Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered normal.
Does the vehicle exhibit torque steer when the accelerator is pressed?
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Step 3
| System OK
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3
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- Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road at 64-97 km/h (40-60 mph).
- Remove your foot from the accelerator.
- Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to allow the vehicle to coast.
- Is any additional steering input required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
- Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered normal.
Does the vehicle direction change when the steering wheel is momentarily released?
| Go to
Vehicle Leads/Pulls
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Step 4
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4
| Inspect the front suspension and powertrain mounts for worn or damaged components and repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Step 6
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Step 5
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5
| Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to
Trim Height Inspection.
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Step 6
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6
| Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
| System OK
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