CX-7 L4-2.3L Turbo (2007)
NOTE:
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This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
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This repair will be covered under Mazda's Service Adjustment Warranty term (12 months/12,000 miles).
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Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
Technical Service Bulletin # 0200107
Date: 070212
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
