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2001 Lexus ES 300 Base 4dr Sedan

2001 Lexus ES 300
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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February 5, 2011, 8:06 am

AutomotiveForums M
 

Question: Pulls Right, all the while

Starts, Runs as usual. Looking at the car from the front the camber and etc. look straight on front alignment. When driving though, car pulls relatively hard to the Left, countering the steering wheel to compensate and when braking even pulls harder. Any Ideas of the problem besides the obvious alignment?


February 7, 2011, 9:58 pm

Tyler O
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Just looking at the alignment is a waste of time. You need to have it checked properly. Just a few degrees out in camber caster or toe can drastically effect the way it drives. Have a 4 wheel laser alignment done!

If problems continue,

Check that all the tires are the same and properly inflated, not worn etc.

Check the brakes that they aren't sticking, in good condition and properly bleed etc.


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