Hyundai Elantra: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
|
Probable cause
|
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
|
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:
The remote key will not work if any of the
following occur:
The key is in the ignition switch.
You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 33 feet [10 m]).
The remote key battery is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal...
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on low
aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, their
sidewall is a little stiffer than a standard
tire. Also low aspect ratio tires tend to be
wider and consequently have a greater
contact patch with the road surface...