For 1990-2009 cars

#### Lead/Pull Correction Table

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel. Lead is usually caused by the following conditions:

• | Poor tire construction

• | Uneven brake assemblies

• | Improper tire and wheel alignment in the front tires

| Rear tires will not cause lead

Tire construction can be a cause of lead in a vehicle. An example of this is placement of the belt. Off center belts on radial tires can cause the tire to develop a side force while rolling straight down the road, and the tire will tend to roll like a cone.

Use the lead/pull correction table in order to verify that improper tire and wheel alignment is not mistaken for tire lead.

1 | Inspect and repair/replace the tire/wheel assemblies for the following conditions:

• | Correct tire pressure

• | Excessive/uneven tire wear

• | Correct tire size

• | Excessive radial/lateral wheel runout

• | Out of balance

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 2

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2 | Inspect and repair the front and rear suspensions for the following conditions:

• | Damage

• | Excessive wear

• | Loose components

• | Excessive wheel bearing play

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 3

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3 | Inspect and repair the power steering gear and pump for the following conditions:

• | Damage

• | Excessive wear

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 4

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4 |

1. Cross-switch the front tire/wheel assemblies.
2. Road test the vehicle.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5 | Does the vehicle lead/pull in the opposite direction? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side in Hydraulic Brakes
6 |

1. Cross-switch the left front tire/wheel assembly with the left rear tire/wheel assembly.
2. Road test the vehicle.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7 |

1. Cross-switch the right front tire/wheel assembly with the right rear tire/wheel assembly.
2. Road test the vehicle.

Does the vehicle still lead/pull?

Go to Braking Action Uneven - Pulls to One Side in Hydraulic Brakes

Go to Step 9

8 | Replace the left rear tire. Is the repair complete? | System OK | --
9 | Replace the right rear tire. Is the repair complete? | System OK | --