CX-7 L4-2.3L Turbo (2007)
Alignment: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Vehicle Pull or Drift
TSB: 02-001/07
2007 CX-7 - STEERING PULL / DRIFT - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007 CX-7
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may pull to the left or right during normal driving conditions.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Driving Inspection:
1.
Test drive vehicle according to Pull/Drift Specifications below to verify vehicle pulls/drifts left or right.
NOTE:
Confirm pull/drift is not caused by the following factors:
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Road crown or wheel track during constant speed driving.
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Different size tires or uneven tire wear between left and right tires.
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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 (steady cruise)
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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.
2.
Check tire pressure.Front and Rear Cold Tire Specification = 32 psi
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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.
