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Step 2 Repositioning Tires





STEP 2

A. Reposition the two front tires from right to left (see Fig.1).


B. Road test to verify that the pulling condition is corrected.

C. If the vehicle pulls in the same direction after repositioning the two front tires, follow Procedure A.

D. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite direction after repositioning the two front tires, follow Procedure B.

PROCEDURE A

A. Perform four wheel alignment (if camber is out of specification, go to Step 3).

B. Road test to verify that the pulling condition is corrected.

NOTE: If the pulling condition still exists, go to Step 3.

PROCEDURE B

A. Remove the left front tire, turn it inside out on the same rim and rebalance.

B. Road test to verify that the pulling condition is corrected.

C. If the vehicle pulls in the same direction, rotate right front tire and wheel assembly with the right rear.

D. If the vehicle pulls in the opposite direction, rotate the left front tire and wheel assembly with the left rear.

E. Perform four wheel alignment (if camber is out of specification, go to Step 3).

F. Road test to verify that the pulling condition is corrected.

NOTE: If the pulling condition still exists, go to Step 3.