Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Alignment: All Technical Service Bulletins
Alignment - Vehicle Pulls to the Right
03-036
June 3, 2005
Applies To:
2003 Accord - ALL
2004 Accord - ALL
2005 Accord - ALL
2003-2005 Accord: Vehicle Drifts to the Right
(Supersedes 03-036, dated September 23, 2003, to update the information marked with the black bars)
SYMPTOM
The vehicle drifts to the right at highway speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The camber settings are uneven.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Shift the front subframe to the right.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
1.
Inspect the tires for uneven or abnormal tire wear, and set the tire pressure to the cold specifications shown on the doorjamb sticker.
2.
Test-drive the vehicle at 55 mph on a road with very little crown. Use a stopwatch to determine how long the vehicle takes to make a complete
lane change.
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If the vehicle takes 6 seconds or more to change lanes, the drift is normal. Return the vehicle to the customer, and explain that the drift is
normal.
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If the vehicle takes less than 6 seconds to change lanes, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist, and inspect the front suspension for any damage.
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If there is any suspension damage, replace the damaged parts and check the wheel alignment.
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If there is no suspension damage, go to step 2.