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Test F: Vehicle Binds In A Turn or Resists Turning/Pulsates or Shudders In A Straight Line

Pinpoint Test F: Vehicle Binds in a Turn or Resists Turning/Pulsates or Shudders in a Straight Line

Normal Operation
The all wheel drive (AWD) system continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. During normal operation, most of the torque is sent to the front wheels. If wheel slip between the front and rear wheels is detected or the vehicle is under heavy acceleration, the AWD system increases torque to the rear wheels.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
^ Rear axle
^ Wheels/tires
^ PCM
^ ABS module
^ 4X4 control module
^ Circuitry

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