204-00-9 Suspension — General Information 204-00-9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E1049 EN 06/2001 2002 Bantam
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1:
CHECK FOR DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection
should be performed by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. One person
should drive while the other checks the time. Adequate grip should always be maintained
on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
1 Check the cold tyre pressure
- Drive the vehicle at 88 km/h on a level and
straight road. Drive in the center lane of a
three-lane highway.
- Be sure that no crosswinds or gusting
breezes are present.
- Drive the vehicle in both (opposing) directions
at least twice.
- If the vehicle changes one complete 3,65
meter wide lane within seven seconds, it has
a drift.
• Does the vehicle have drift?
Yes
GO TO A2
No
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
A2: CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to Section 100-02.
- Check the steering linkage for indications of
excessive wear or damage.
• Is there indication of excessive wear or
damage?
Yes
INSTALL new or REPAIR worn or damaged
components as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO TO A3
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