For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: On a dry, smooth, flat road, the vehicle has a left or right steering force only during acceleration.
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 |

1. Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road.
2. Press the accelerator and determine if any additional steering input is required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
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?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3 |

1. Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road at 64-97 km/h (40-60 mph).
2. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to allow the vehicle to coast.
4. Is any additional steering input required to maintain a straight ahead direction.
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?

Go to Vehicle Leads/Pulls

Go to Step 4

4 | Inspect the front suspension and powertrain mounts for worn or damaged components and repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
5 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | --
6 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | --