Jim McCorkle Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have just had my Lexus ES300 front and rear alignment performed. After alignment it pulls to the left. When you release the wheel it goes to the center and the car drifts to the left. It moves quick enough the you can feel the direction change when the speed of the car is 45+. Is the because the steering wheel was not set to center during alignment or is the alignment of the front or rear incorrect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have just had my Lexus ES300 front and rear alignment performed. After alignment it pulls to the left. When you release the wheel it goes to the center and the car drifts to the left. It moves quick enough the you can feel the direction change when the speed of the car is 45+. Is the because the steering wheel was not set to center during alignment or is the alignment of the front or rear incorrect? Welcome Jim! Did you get a print out of the alignment details? Double check your tire pressures are correct. If the pressures are correct, I'd take it back to the shop you had the work done at & get them perform the 4 wheel alignment again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patchy360 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have just had my Lexus ES300 front and rear alignment performed. After alignment it pulls to the left. When you release the wheel it goes to the center and the car drifts to the left. It moves quick enough the you can feel the direction change when the speed of the car is 45+. Is the because the steering wheel was not set to center during alignment or is the alignment of the front or rear incorrect? Hey Jim, I had this problem also with my 99 es300. I got alignment many times but the problem was still persistent. Then I had laser alignment done and after that my car was good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Take them on a test drive with you to show them the prob. Have them correct it. Then take them for another test drive. Don't pay for the service and don't leave the shop until you're satisfied with the job. If they can't get it right after the next try, ask for a refund, tell them to eat the bil, and as Randy suggests, take your car to a reputable shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McCorkle Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Randy. I have been back over the same roads I previously tested and cannot get the same results. Does the wind have much effect on my results? I have just had my Lexus ES300 front and rear alignment performed. After alignment it pulls to the left. When you release the wheel it goes to the center and the car drifts to the left. It moves quick enough the you can feel the direction change when the speed of the car is 45+. Is the because the steering wheel was not set to center during alignment or is the alignment of the front or rear incorrect? Hi Jim, What you described is not unusual. Did the alignment shop test drive the care BEFORE and AFTER their alignment??. ..... My guess is - NO - they did not!! The wheel alignment is probably not correct, although the alignment tech will tell you "it's within specs". If they mention "crown of the road" your alignment job is a joke!! There is absolutely no reason that the car should be pulling to the right or the left after an alignment!! The steering geometry and specifications are designed and engineered to drive "straight" down the road. I would take the car back and demand that they make it right. If they give you any excuses or other BS, then you might consider taking the car to a reputable alignment shop. That's just my worthless opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McCorkle Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Is the steering very sensitative on your Lexus. I have just had my Lexus ES300 front and rear alignment performed. After alignment it pulls to the left. When you release the wheel it goes to the center and the car drifts to the left. It moves quick enough the you can feel the direction change when the speed of the car is 45+. Is the because the steering wheel was not set to center during alignment or is the alignment of the front or rear incorrect? Hey Jim, I had this problem also with my 99 es300. I got alignment many times but the problem was still persistent. Then I had laser alignment done and after that my car was good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lexusfreak Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Jim, just wondering.....where did you have the alignment done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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