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G545069P3

PINPOINT TEST G545069p3: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT
G545069t6: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?

-> Yes

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t7.

-> No

Vehicle is OK.

G545069t7: INSPECT TIRE CONDITION/PRESSURE
1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.
^ Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition?

-> Yes

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t8.

-> No

ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.

G545069t8: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the disc brake caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?

-> Yes

RECTIFY sticking pins and INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary.
Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t9.

G545069t9: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout.

Brake Disc Runout Check

^ Does excessive damage or runout exist?

-> Yes

INSTALL new brake discs and brake pads as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

-> No

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t10.

G545069t10: INSPECT THE FRONT HUB AND WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly.

^ Are the wheel bearings OK?

-> Yes

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t11.

-> No

INSTALL new wheel bearings. Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub TEST the system for normal operation.

G545069t11: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.

^ Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK?

-> Yes

GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t12.

-> No

INSTALL new front suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. INSTALL new rear suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. REFER to the relevant section in the workshop manual.

G545069t12: CHECK VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
1. Check the vehicle alignment.

Front Subframe

^ Is the alignment within specification?

-> Yes

Vehicle is OK.

-> No

Adjust the alignment as necessary.

Front Subframe