CONTENTS
MOTION
STEERING
VEHICLE MOVEMENT
CAR DRIFTS TO ONE SIDE

WHEN ON STRAIGHT, LEVEL ROAD

CONDITION(S)

• CAR DRIFTS TO ONE SIDE WHEN ON STRAIGHT, LEVEL ROAD
• DRIFT OCCURS WHILE STEERING WHEEL IS CENTERED

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. IMPROPER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT, PARTICULARLY UNEQUAL CASTER
Have front wheels professionally aligned.

2. UNEVEN TIRE PRESSURES OR TREAD WEAR, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT
Adjust tire pressures if necessary.
Have tires professionally rotated if necessary.

3. ONE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER JAMMED
Have caliper professionally repaired.

4. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS TIGHT OR LOOSE ON ONE SIDE
Have wheel bearings professionally adjusted.

5. LOOSE, WORN, OR DAMAGED STEERING LINKAGE, PARTICULARLY PITMAN ARM
Have steering linkage professionally replaced.

6. TIGHT OR WORN BALL JOINT(S)
Lubricate ball joint(s) or have them professionally replaced.

7. BENT OR LOOSE SPINDLE, SPINDLE ARM, OR STEERING KNUCKLE
Have suspension component professionally repaired or replaced.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

CHECK THESE LAST:

CONTENTS
CAR SWAYS FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE
WHEN BRAKING