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:
NOTICE
It is permissible to add 3 psi to the standard tire pressure
specification if colder
temperatures are expected soon.
Tires typically lose 1psi (7kPa) for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme
temperature variations are expected, recheck your tire pressure as necessary
to
keep them properly inflated...
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