bigmech
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I have a A3 that started pulling to one side while driving . I noticeed one of the air assit lines has a small leak, could this make it pull?
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goodguyzy
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how are the tire pressures?
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check tire psi.
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They are all within 4 pounds of each other. I jacked up the front axle and it turns back and forth without restriction.
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Anyone else have any ideas?
Anyone else have any ideas?
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Possibly, the leaking air line you’re talking about.
I'm not real sure the mechanics of the system but I would guess the air pressure is equalized on both sides of the piston in the cylinder, and any imbalance may cause it to pull.
I would always try to fix the obvious things first.
Also, while you’re under there, a few drops of air tool oil in both ports on the air cylinder helps lighten up the steering effort.
I'm not real sure the mechanics of the system but I would guess the air pressure is equalized on both sides of the piston in the cylinder, and any imbalance may cause it to pull.
I would always try to fix the obvious things first.
Also, while you’re under there, a few drops of air tool oil in both ports on the air cylinder helps lighten up the steering effort.
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A brake could be dragging. Does the drum get hot? Check your wheel bearings. I doubt that it is a bearing but for the couple of minutes it takes to pull the drive flange off and check won't hurt. I have had bad luck with 5 ton wheel bearings lately.
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It was the air line. I wrapped a little bit of duct tape around the leak just to test the idea and it steers great. Not the first time duct tape was used to take the guess work out of things. I did use the air tool oil, Thanks. I hope the local Napa has the ability to make a new line.
It was the air line. I wrapped a little bit of duct tape around the leak just to test the idea and it steers great. Not the first time duct tape was used to take the guess work out of things. I did use the air tool oil, Thanks. I hope the local Napa has the ability to make a new line.