Wheel Rotation
WHEEL ROTATIONRotate the tires in the pattern illustrated.
CAUTION: When rotating the 215/45 R17 tires, ensure to follow the "ROTATION" direction marked on the sidewall of tires. When rotating the tires of the left and right, separate the wheel from the tire and then re-assemble them.
CHECKING FOR PULL AND WANDER
1. If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.
a. Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.
b. If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.
c. If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and left tires again, and perform a road test.
d. If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.
2. On some vehicles which drift or pull to the right only, the following procedure may be applied for fixing.
a. Adjust tire pressure as recommended below (4 tire) prior to conducting road test.
Tire inflation pressure 2.1 kgf/cm2 (30 psi) 215/45 R 17 tire only 2.2 kgf/cm2 (32 psi)
b. To eliminate the pulling, rotate the front tires and test drive the vehicle to see if the pulling returns.
c. If a vehicle still exhibits the pulling to the right, replace the right front strut insulator with the redesigned new part (Part No. 54610-2C000A) which increases the caster angle.
NOTE:
^ This procedure applies to the vehicle pulls to the right only
^ Confirm the direction of the Vehicle pulling by road testing prior to performing the repair procedure.
^ If "Michelin" tires are installed, do not rotate the tires because they are directional. Replace the right front strut insulator only.