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Checking For Pull And Wander

If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.

  1. Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.
    Fig 1: Rotating Front Right And Front Left Tires
    G06832013Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.
    Fig 2: Rotating Front And Rear Tires
    G06832014Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and left tires again, and perform a road test.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Right And Left Tires
    G06832015Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.
    Fig 4: Replacing Front Wheels
    G06832016Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.