Driving is a daily activity for the majority of us, our roads are not always secure, and regardless it’s raining, windy or snowing, we quite often have no choice but to take our Mitsubishi L200. Not being able to act on traffic conditions, we try to have at minimum a safe car! If you are not relaxed, if you have the feeling that your Mitsubishi L200 is pulling to the left, then you are in the good. Our team made the decision to publish this content to help you uncover the source of this problem and as soon as possible feel safe behind the wheel of your car. To accomplish this, we will first take a look at the causes of a Mitsubishi L200 that pulls to the left without vibration and finally, a car that pulls to the left with vibration.
Mitsubishi L200 that pulls to the left without vibration
Mitsubishi L200 pulling to the left because of the alignment
Let’s commence with the case of your Mitsubishi L200 which pulls to the left without vibration, one of the most common sources of a non-straight trajectory on a car is the alignment , actually, the parallelism is the adjustment of the vertical angle of the wheels, this adjustment is generally conducted when you change your tires. Nevertheless it is tricky or even impossible to know the state of your alignment, you can examine the sidewalls of your tires, if you identify abnormal wear on your Mitsubishi L200, it is likely that the alignment is to blame. In cases like this, go to your service garage or tyre expert to correct it.
Mitsubishi L200 pulling to the left because of the tyres
Speaking of tires, parallelism isn’t the only reason for a car that pulls to the left. Indeed, if you have a difference in pressure on your tires, it is logical that your Mitsubishi L200 is no longer a stable steering. So don’t forget to verify the pressure of all four tyres. Additionally to the risk of an injury if you feel your Mitsubishi L200 pulling to the left because of the tyre pressure, you will accelerate the wear of the tyres. And therefore, you will have to change them faster.
My Mitsubishi L200 is pulling to the left and I feel vibrations:
Mitsubishi L200 pulling to the left because of the silent blocks
Now let’s look at the case of a Mitsubishi L200 that pulls to the left but also causes vibrations in the steering wheel. The first known cause of trajectory error plus vibration is that your silent blocks are dead. Indeed, when they are too damaged, they will no longer assume their task of shock absorber and binder between the different units of your front drivetrain, which can cause a lack of stability in the steering and the possibility if they are more worn on one side than the other that your Mitsubishi L200 pulls to the left. Examine their state and change them if required. In the event that you really want more information on problems with the silent blocks, please read our detailed content.
My Mitsubishi L200 pulls to the left due to the bearings
Another possibility that your Mitsubishi L200 pulls to the left is that one of your bearings, generally the front one, is dead, you should, moreover to the trajectory defect, undergo a singular vibration or rolling noise. Indeed, when bearings are damaged, they no longer rotate as well and slow down the rotation of the wheel on which they are installed, which certainly can cause a trajectory defect. Examine their state and have them swapped out if needed.
My Mitsubishi L200 pulls to the left due to the shock absorbers
Last but not least, your Mitsubishi L200 that pulls to the left and generates vibrations due to the shock absorbers. Whether it’s the damper cup, your tired springs, or a twisted cylinder, every defect related to the shock absorbers can disrupt the normal behaviour of the Mitsubishi L200. You should, however, undergo a noise when you drive over bumps or on speed bumps, for example. Have the state of your shock absorbers checked out and ask your mechanic for a replacement if needed.
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