Prius pulls to the right during accelleration

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Abarnabe, Nov 19, 2023.

  1. Abarnabe

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    I have done a number of alignments with no improvement, all ball and joints and suspension arms seem to be solid, but I have notice a play on the right motor mount, is this too much?
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  2. Tombukt2

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    But I don't think that's going to cause you any excessive torque steer because the engine moves that little bit I wouldn't be thinking that too tough but change it and see I guess it's slightly possible but doesn't seem so the engine is rocking Forward towards the front and backwards not really pulling that side forward if you will and then the drive axles are held in place by the suspension the hubs the lower ball joint so there's an allowable movement there somewhat It seems it would be a stretch for that to make you pull to the right but it'll be interesting to see if you change that if your torque steer changes It just seems to me like that wouldn't be enough I've seen a lot worse in American made front drive cars or the engines almost gotten can have relievered 15° in the engine bay and the people didn't even know it of course that could be personal issues for people.
     
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