Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
Hard steering |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist |
Correct Replace Adjust Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center |
Improper front wheel alignment |
Correct |
Poor or rough ride |
Improper front wheel alignment Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn stabilizer Broken or worn coil spring Worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear |
Improper front wheel alignment Improper tire pressure Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Correct Adjust Replace |
Wandering |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Loose or worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn coil spring Bent lower arm |
Correct Replace Replace Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn stabilizer Worn lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn coil spring |
Correct Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace |
Bottoming |
Broken or worn coil spring Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Replace Replace |
Wheel and tire diagnosis |
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Rapid wear at the center |
Rapid wear at both shoulders |
Wear at one shoulder |
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Partial wear |
Feathered edge |
Wear pattern |
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) IIIustration Use 09546-26000 Strut spring compressor Compression of coil spring ...See also:
Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses. This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the other in the engine compartment ...
Power Window Motor. Repair procedures
Inspection Front Power Window Motor 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim. 3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the motor. (A : Safety, B : Standard) 4. Connect ...
Front Seat Shield Outer Cover. Repair procedures
Replacement • Put on gloves to protect your hands. • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. • ...