Hyundai Elantra: Motor Driven Power Steering / Description and operation
MDPS (Motor Dirven Power Steering) system uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is an engine operation independent steering system.
MDPS control module controls the motor operation according to information received from the each sensor and CAN (Controller Area Network),
resulting in a more precise and timely control of steering assist than conventional engine-driven hydraulic systems. Components (Steering Angle Sensor, Torque Sensor, Fail-safe relay, etc.) of the MDPS system are located inside the steering column. MDPS unit assembly, steering column, and MDPS unit assembly must not be disassembled for inspection. They must be replaced if necessary.
Components 1. Steering wheel2. Steering column3. MDPS power pack4. Universal joint5. Dust cap6. Tie rod end7. Bellows8. Steering gear box..
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Check your tires, including the spare tire,
once a month or more.
How to check
Use a good quality tire pressure gauge
to check tire pressure. You can not tell
if your tires are properly inflated simply
by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated when they are underinflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the
valve to get a pre..
Filter Inspection
The cabin air filter should be replaced
according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you replace the cabin air
filter, replace it performing the following
procedure, and be careful to avoid
damaging other compon..