Hyundai Elantra: General Information / Troubleshooting

Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual / Steering System / 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 ...

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Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Repair procedures
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