I just bought a 93 Camry with 139,000 miles. It runs great, but pulls slightly to the right when accelerating. I had the front end alligned. It does not pull at all when braking or coasting -- only when accelerating. Any ideas?
93 Camry pulling to right on acceleration
Sep 07, 2003
5 Replies
Yes, normal, assuming the lower control arm bushings are OK
You might look into engine mounts sacked out.
A certain amount is normal on front wheel drive cars --- called torque steering. Was your previous car front wheel drive - probably not!
I have another 93 Camry just about like this one. It does not pull to the right.
Mine, a '96 manual, pulls to the left under heavy accel. In some FWD cars they attempt to equalise the tendency to torque-steer by fitting a thicker axle for the driver's side, the idea being to negate any excessive twisting this longer axle will suffer. As one axle 'winds-up' more compared to the other, the car will move to the opposite side,....that's how I understood it anyway.
Jason
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