DEFINITION: Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.

Did you perform the Vehicle Lead/Pull diagnostic table?

Go to Step 2

Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls

Road test the vehicle to verify the complaint. Select a smooth level surface to perform the test.

Does the vehicle lead/pull?

Go to Step 3

System OK

1. Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Step 4

System OK

Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction?

Go to Step 5

Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement

1. Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

1. Cross-switch the right front tire/wheel assembly with the right rear tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
2. Road test the vehicle on a smooth level surface.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement

Go to Step 8

Replace the left rear tire. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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Replace the right rear tire. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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Verify proper vehicle operation.

Does the original condition still exist?

Go to Step 1

System OK