6 V6-3.0L DOHC (2003)
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Brake drag on any wheel.
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Excessive ball joint or steering linkage looseness.
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Measure height from center of wheel to fender brim. The difference between left and right should be no greater than 0.39 in.
Pull/Drift Specifications:
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Driver and passenger
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Road crown = -0.5 to 2.0 degrees
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Wind velocity = 0 mph
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Vehicle speed = 55 mph
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Pull/Drift rate = 1 complete lane in 7 seconds or less
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If vehicle does not pull/drift according to Pull/Drift Specifications, return vehicle to customer.
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If vehicle does pull/drift according to Pull/Drift Specifications, proceed to next step.
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Check tire pressure.
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If tire pressure is too low or too high, correct tire pressure as needed; test drive vehicle.
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If tire pressure is correct, proceed to next step.
3.
Check power steering effort.
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If power steering effort is uneven, replace power steering rack; test drive vehicle.
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If power steering effort is okay, proceed to next step.
4.
Verify steering wheel centering.
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If steering wheel is off-center, realign steering wheel.
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If steering wheel is not off-center and vehicle is produced before April 5, 2004, proceed to "A. STRUT MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION".
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If steering wheel is not off-center and vehicle is produced after April 5, 2004, proceed to "B. 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT".
NOTE:
Vehicles produced after April 5, 2004 already have the STRUT MOUNT KIT INSTALLED, so it is not necessary to install it.
