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03 ES300 Alignment problem

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Old 12-27-14, 06:36 AM
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When running down the road I have to keep my steering wheel turned slightly to the left for the car to go straight. I took it for alignment at Oxmoor Acura and I still have the same problem. This is the printout they gave me
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I called to let them know I wasnt satisfied with the results and looking at the printout there are some specs that were not changed, some close to being out of spec. Does anyone know the preferred alignment specs for the 4th gen ES?
Old 12-29-14, 01:52 AM
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Swap the front tires and see if that solves your problem. I just had the exact experience on my 99 Avalon after rotating my tires. Problem was the tire, not alignment.
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I've got a pulling steering in my 4ES since I bought it.

Even after two alignments, new tires, multiple rotations etc, it still pulls to the left.

I think if its not the tires or alignment you should be looking for worn bushings that could cause free play when doing the alignment.
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In addition to checking the bushings you can jack up your wheel and push and pull on it while it is unloaded to check for play in the ball joints and tie rod ends.
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might be road crown. are you on the right side of the road when driving. do you feel the pull or drift only on specific road?
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