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:
When adjusting the steering wheel to a
comfortable position, adjust the steering
wheel so that it points toward your chest,
not toward your face. Make sure you can
see the instrument cluster warning lights
and gauges. After locking the lever, push
the steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position...
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in any of the following systems:
-- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system malfunction (if equipped)
-- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
radar blocked (if equipped)
-- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
malfunction (if equipped)
-- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar
blocked (if equipped)
-- High Beam Assist ..