PRE-RELEASE
Lead/Pull Description
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At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
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Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the road slope as part of normal operation. |
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Lead/pull is usually caused by the following factors:
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Road slope
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Variability in tire construction
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Wheel alignment (front cross caster and camber)
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Unbalanced steering gear
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Electronic Power Steering (EPS) steering position and torque sensors not calibrated correctly, if equipped.
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