For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle straight path.
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the visual/physical inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis.
2 | Road test the vehicle in order to verify the complaint. Does the vehicle operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Inspect the tyre/wheel assemblies for:

• | Correct tyre pressure. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label.

• | Correct tyre size. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label.

• | Abnormal tyre wear or damage. Refer to Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4 | Perform the Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect and correct/adjust the suspension and steering systems for:

• | Vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection.

• | Excessively worn, loose, or damaged components.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6 | Inspect/correct the brake system for brake drag. Refer to Brakes Drag. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Strategy Based Diagnosis.
8 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3