Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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DEFINITION: On a dry, smooth, flat road, the vehicle has a left or
right steering force only during acceleration.
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1
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Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary
inspections?
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Go to Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
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2
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1. |
Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat
road. |
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2. |
Press the accelerator and determine if any
additional steering input is required to maintain a straight ahead
direction. |
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3. |
Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the
opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects.
Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered
normal. |
Does the vehicle exhibit torque steer when the accelerator is
pressed?
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Go to Step 3
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System OK
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3
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1. |
Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road
at 64-97 km/h (40-60 mph). |
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2. |
Remove your foot from the accelerator. |
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3. |
Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to
allow the vehicle to coast. |
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4. |
Is any additional steering input required to
maintain a straight ahead direction. |
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5. |
Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the
opposite direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects.
Lead/pull caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered
normal. |
Does the vehicle direction change when the steering wheel is
momentarily released?
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Go to
Vehicle Leads/Pulls
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Go to Step 4
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4
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Inspect the front suspension and powertrain mounts for worn or
damaged components and repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 6
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Go to Step 5
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5
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Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to
Trim Height Inspection .
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 6
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6
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Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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