Hyundai Elantra: Steering System / Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure |
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1. | Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. |
2. | Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. Standard value : 0 - 30 mm (1.18 in.) |
[G 1.6 MPI / LPI] 
[G 1.6 T-GDI] 
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3. | If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages. |
Checking Stationary Steering Effort
1. | Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. |
2. | While maintaining the engine speed at IDLE RPM, apply the spring balance to the end of the steering wheel and pull the scale to measure the force when the steering wheel starts moving. Standard value : 29.4 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 21.7 Ib-ft) |
[G 1.6 MPI / LPI] 
[G 1.6 T-GDI] 
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3. | If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box and MDPS system. |
Other information:
Description and operation
DescriptionThe GDI injector is similar to a standard injector, but sprays fuel at a much higher pressure directly into the combustion chamber and has a swirl disc to get the fuel swirling as it exits the nozzle. This aids in atomization of the fuel.The ECM controls both the feed circuits (high side) to feed voltage to the injectors and the ground circuits (low side) to..
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold
climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death, take
the following safety precautions when
using washer fluid:
Do not use engi..