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:
Repair procedures
Replacement1.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
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If the Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
or Turns Over Slowly
Be sure the shift button is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park). The engine starts
only when the shift button is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park).
Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.
Do not push or p..