Steering - Pull Diagnosis and Repair: Overview

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Classification: Section:
ST92-001 Steering

Reference:
SERVICE ADVISORY ITB92-006


Models:
All 1990-92 models

Date:
January 24, 1992


STEERING PULL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR


APPLIED MODELS: All 1990-92 models

APPLIED VIN: Before 206664 (November 5, 1991)


SERVICE INFORMATION

On some vehicles, customers may complain of steering pull. This advisory will assist Service Consultants and Technicians in identifying and resolving this incident.

Service Consultants should be familiar with and able to identify the three (3) types of incidents which customers may describe as "steering pull":

1. Steering wheel off-center The steering wheel is not in the straight ahead position when driving on a straight, flat road.

2. Wander The vehicle wanders right and left, depending on road surface conditions.

3. Pull Consistent pull to one side on a straight, flat road while maintaining a constant speed.

The factors which influence pulling, wander and wheel off-center are highlighted in the chart below.

Incident Influencing Factors

Steering wheel off-center Alignment

Wander Alignment
Steering rack friction

Pulling Tires
Alignment
Steering rack friction

Please note that diagnostic flowcharts for each of the incidents are included on pages 5-8. An overview of the adjustable steering/suspension angles for each model is also provided (page 5).