Hyundai Elantra: General Information / Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom
Cause of the symptom
Remedy
Excessive play in steering
Loose U-joint bolt
Retighten or replace as necessary
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 to its original position
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 at the subframe
Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
Correct or replace
Distorted rack
Replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
Loose steering gear box mounting
Reposition
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
Repace
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
Repace
Loose yoke plug
Replace

Specifications
Specifications ItemSpecificationTypeElectric Power Steering SystemSteering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke154±1 mm (6.07±0.04 in)Steering angle (Max.)Inner39.4°+0.5° / -1.5°Outer32.6° ...

Repair procedures
Inspection Steering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 2. Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving ...

Other information:

Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Good Driving Practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely dangerous. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause the brakes and related parts to overheat and malfunction. When you are driving down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. Engine brak ...

Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Blower Resistor (Manual) Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Measure the resistance between the terminals. 2. The measured resistance is not within specification, the blower resistor must be replaced. (After removing the resistor) Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad center panel. ...

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