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Tire Rotation

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
    G11845735Courtesy 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
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  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 Left Tires
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  4. If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.
Fig 4: Replacing Front Wheels
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