Hyundai Elantra: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
|
Probable cause
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Remedy
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play in steering
| Loose yoke plug
| Retighten
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts
| Retighten
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Loose or worn tie rod end
| Retighten or replace as necessary
|
Steering wheel does not return properly
| Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
| Replace
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Yoke plug excessively tight
| Adjust
|
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly
| Replace
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or
| Retighten
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
| Correct or replace
|
Distorted rack
| Replace
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Damaged pinion bearing
| Replace
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Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
| Interference with hoses from vehicle body
| Reposition
|
Loose gear box bracket
| Retighten
|
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
| Retighten
|
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
| Retighten
|
Specifications
Item
Specification
TypeElectric Power Steering SystemSteering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke154 mm (6...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location 1. Center pillar lower trim2.Center pillar upper trim
Repair procedures
Replacement[Center pillar lower trim]
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...
The purpose of this feature is to
help prevent the battery from being
discharged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lamp when the
driver turns the vehicle off and opens the
driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lamps will
turn off automatically if the driver parks
on the side of road at night...