Hyundai Elantra: Motor Driven Power Steering / Steering Gear Box
Repair procedures
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub. Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |
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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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3. | Remove stabilizer bar link from the front strut after loosening the mounting nut. Tightening torque : 98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft) |
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| When loosening the nut fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link. |
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| Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots. |
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4. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint by using the special service tool. (1) | Remove the split pin and castle nut (A). |
(2) | Remove the tie rod end ball joint (B) by using the SST (09568-1S100). Tightening torque : 34.3 - 39.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 28.9 lb-ft) |
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| Do not resuse castle nut. |
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5. | Separate the lower arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-1S100) after loosening the lower arm mounting nut (A). Tightening torque : 68.6 - 80.4 N.m (7.0 - 8.2 kgf.m, 50.6 - 59.3 lb-ft) |


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| Do not reuse the lower arm ball joint nut (A). |
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6. | Separate the universal joint from the steering gear box after loosening the universal joint mounting bolt (A). Tightening torque : 49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft) |

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| Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable. |
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| When mounting, securely insert the universal joint into the steering gear box pinion shaft. |
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| Do not reuse the universal joint bolt. |
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| Assemble so that pinion shaft shark pin can be inserted between the joint slots. |
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| Install by aligning the machining surface (A) of the universal joint and the machining surface (B) of the steering gearbox pinion shaft. 
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7. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
8. | Remove the heat protector (A). Tightening torque 8.8 - 12.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.3 kgf.m, 6.5 - 9.4 lb-ft) |

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9. | Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A). 
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10. | Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the mounting bolts (A, B). Tightening torque (A) : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) (B) : 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft) |

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11. | Remove the fastener (A). [LH] 

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12. | Remove the sub frame after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts. Tightening torque : 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft) |
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| Set a transmission jack for safety. |
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13. | Remove the heat protector (A). Tightening torque : 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft) |


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14. | Remove the steering gear box (A) from the sub frame after loosening the mounting bolts. Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft) |

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| Do not disassembly the steering gear box. |
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| If disassembly the steering gear box, the quality(Noise / cleanliness / functions) is not guaranteed. 
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Tie rod end
1. | Remove the tie rod end after loosening the nut. Tightening torque : 49.0 - 53.9 N.m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb-ft) |

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| Before removing the tie rod end, note by measuring the length of the thread or marked with paint. |
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2. | Replace with new parts. |
3. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Tires / Wheels - "Alignment") |
1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
2. | Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
Repair procedures
Replacement1.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position.
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Repair procedures
Removal
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Components and components location
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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