Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 988

2A-4 Suspension General Diagnosis:
Torque Steer
Step
DEFINITION: On a dry, smooth, flat road, the vehicle has a left or right steering force only during acceleration.
Did you review the General Description and perform the
1 necessary inspections?
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road.
2. Press the accelerator and determine if any additional
steering input is required to maintain a straight ahead
direction.
3. Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite
2
direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull
caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered
normal.
Does the vehicle exhibit torque steer when the accelerator is
pressed?
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight, smooth, flat road at 64-97
km/h (40-60 mph).
2. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL in order to allow the
vehicle to coast.
4. Is any additional steering input required to maintain a
3
straight ahead direction.
5. Repeat this test with the vehicle traveling in the opposite
direction in order to eliminate crosswind effects. Lead/pull
caused by unlevel roads and crosswinds are considered
normal.
Does the vehicle direction change when the steering wheel is
momentarily released?
Inspect the front suspension and powertrain mounts for worn
4 or damaged components and repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to "Trim Height
5 Inspection".
Did you find and correct the condition?
Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
6
Did you correct the condition?
Action Yes
Go to "Symptoms -
Go to Step 2 Suspension General
Go to Step 3
Go to "Vehicle Leads/
Pulls"
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 6
System OK
No
Diagnosis"
System OK
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5
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