Hyundai Elantra: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
|
Probable cause
|
Remedy
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play in steering
| Loose yoke plug
| Retighten
|
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
| Retighten
|
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
|
Yoke plug excessively tight
| Adjust
|
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly
| Replace
|
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or
| Retighten
|
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
| Correct or replace
|
Distorted rack
| Replace
|
Damaged pinion bearing
| Replace
|
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:
Function malfunction
When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety
system’ warning message will appear
on the cluster, and the system will turn
off automatically or the system will be
limited. We recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer...
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, and then
do the following:
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK/
OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake...