Hyundai Elantra: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
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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
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Steering wheel does not return properly
| Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
| Replace
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Yoke plug excessively tight
| Adjust
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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
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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
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Loose gear box bracket
| Retighten
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Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
| Retighten
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Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
| Retighten
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Specifications
Item
Specification
TypeElectric Power Steering SystemSteering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke154 mm (6...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Oil Specification1.The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed.2.Compressor (PAG) oil varies according to compressor model. Be sure to use oil specified for the model of compressor...
Repair procedures
InspectionGlass Antenna Test1.Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown.2.Touch one tester probe to the glass antenna terminal (A) and move the other tester probe along the antenna wires to check that continuity exists...