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:
Seat belt warning
Driver’s and Passenger’s front seat belt
warning
The seat belt warning light will illuminate
and the warning chime will sound for
approximately 6 seconds each time
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON or START position regardless of belt
fastening...
Components[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Floor console side cover [LH]2. Floor console side cover [RH]3. Floor console upper cover4. Floor console side garnish5. Floor console assembly6. Floor console rear mounitng bracket..