Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Troubleshooting - Suspension SystemHyundai Santa Fe (TM): Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Hard steering
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Replace
Low tire pressure
Adjust
No power assist
Repair and replace
Poor return of steering wheel to center
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Poor or rough ride
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Repair or replace
Broken or worn stabilizer
Replace
Broken or worn coil spring
Replace
Worn lower arm bushing
Replace the lower arm assembly
Abnormal tire wear
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Improper tire pressure
Adjust
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Replace
Wandering
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Repair
Loose or worn lower arm bushing
Retighten or replace
Vehicle pulls to one side
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Replace
Broken or worn coil spring
Replace
Bent lower arm
Repair
Steering wheel shimmy
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Replace
Broken or worn stabilizer
Replace
Worn lower arm bushing
Replace
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Replace
Broken or worn coil spring
Replace

Wheel and tire diagnosis
Rapid wear at the center
Rapid wear at both shoulders
Wear at one shoulder

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Center-tread down to fabric due to excessive over inflated tires
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Lack of rotation
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Excessive toe on drive wheels
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Heavy acceleration on drive
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Under-inflated tires
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Worn suspension components
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Excessive cornering speeds
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Lack of rotation
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Camber out of specification
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Damaged strut
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Damaged lower arm
Partial wear
Feathered edge
Wear pattern

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Caused by irregular burrs on brake drums
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Damaged or worn tie rods
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Damaged knuckle
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Excessive toe on non-drive wheels
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Lack of rotation

Special service tools
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) IIIustration Use 0K546-F6100 Shock absorber lock nut removal tool Used for remove the front shock absorber lock nut 09546-S1100 Shock absorber lock nut removal ...

Front Suspension System
Components and components location Components Location 1. Front sub frame 2. Drive shaft 3. Steering gear box 4. Front stabilizer bar 5. Front lower arm 6. Front knuckle assembly Front Strut Assembly. ...

See also:

Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 2. Steering Wheel 3. Clock Spring ...

Manual climate control system
1. MAX A/C (Max air conditioning) button 2. A/C (Air conditioning) button 3. Mode selection buttons 4. Fan speed control knob 5. Rear window defroster button 6. Front windshield defrost button 7. Temperature ...

Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out. Push to close. WARNING Do not keep objects except ...