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Car pulls left after alignment

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by justjazzy, Aug 16, 2024.

  1. justjazzy

    justjazzy New Member

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    San Mateo, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    2012 PIP
    214,000 mile
    0 accidents
    Remaster both cv axles 2k ago.
    Verfied both inner and outer tie rods are good. Wheel shake. Stiff. (I'm assuming from all the videos I watch that the front ball joint or control arm should be also fine since no wheel shake.
    Verified both sway links are good no leaks/breaks
    Replaced front break pads
    On lowering springs.
    Struts were replaced 70k ago.
    Rear wheel bearing both replaced 80k ago.
    Got an alignment. It's all spec within range. 2k ago.


    No wheel bearing sounds. No knocking or banging sounds.

    Car can drive straight while holding the wheel, but will pull to the left if I let go of the steering wheel.

    What else do I need to check/replace?

    20 hour in and still not sure what the issue is.
     
  2. justjazzy

    justjazzy New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Update: Issue Resolved => bad outer tie rod.

    I swapped my driver side inner and outer tie rod.

    Both stiffness were about the same on old as new parts when I pulled it out. *shurg*
    Note: I put a dot on the old nut. It doesn't line up in the same position with with TRQ outer tie rod.
    Had to do 1.5 additional turn in to get the steering wheel to be straight.

    So in concolusion it was bad outer tie rod.

    2 different shops claim I had no issues.
    Alignment shop said no issues.

    Car Life :)