Accord Wagon EX L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1997)
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If the wheels are pointed to the right, shorten the driver's side tie-rod, and lengthen the passenger's side.
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If the wheels are pointed to the left, shorten the passenger's side tie-rod, and lengthen the driver's side.
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Each 360° turn of the tie-rod equals about 8 mm of steering wheel adjustment. For example, a steering wheel is off-center by 4 mm with the front
wheels pointed right (when the steering wheel is centered). To correct the off-center, shorten the driver's side tie-rod by a half-turn, and lengthen
the passenger's side tie-rod by a half-turn.
4. Use your diagnosis worksheet to fill in the following table and build your 15-digit DTC.
Technical Service Bulletin # 06-068 Date: 090502
Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls Left/Right
06-068
May 2, 2009
Applies To:
ALL
*Vehicle Pulls or Drifts, and/or Steering Wheel Is Off-Center
(Supersedes 06-068, Vehicle Pulling or Drifting, dated October 4, 2007, to revise the information marked by asterisks)
(Replaces 90-011, Steering Wheel Off-Center Adjustment at PDI)*
*REVISION SUMMARY
The title description was revised.*
SYMPTOM
While driving on a straight road, the vehicle pulls or drifts to the right or left.
BACKGROUND
New tools were developed to help you diagnose and correct a pulling and/or steering wheel off-center issue. There is a diagnosis worksheet included to
take on your test-drive and record your findings. These values are used to build the 15-digit DTC (diagnostic trouble code) that is required for your
warranty claim. The last step in each repair procedure helps you create the correct code.
In the rare case that you have to repair a vehicle that pulls and has the steering wheel off-center, use REPAIR PROCEDURE B to file your warranty
claim.
For more information, refer to Training Module SSC 44 - Steering Drift or Pull Interactive Service Bulletin.
PROBABLE CAUSES
Several conditions can cause the vehicle to pull or drift:
^ Wheel alignment
^ Tires
^ Off-center steering wheel (no pulling or drifting, but a customer may believe this is the case)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Diagnose the problem using the special tools and the worksheet on page 4 that guides you to one of four repair procedures.
TOOL INFORMATION
Centering Tape (enough
to diagnose 240 vehicles):
T/N O7AAJ-001A300
Steering Drift Set Level:
T/N 07AAJ-00100
Steering Drift Set:
T/N O7MJ-001A140