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

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
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
Twisted or damaged hoses
 Reposition or replace
Damaged oil pressure control valve
 Replace
Damaged oil pump input shaft 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
 Replace

Special service tools
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) IIIustration Use 09568-2J100 Ball joint remover Tie rod end ball joint removal 09568-4R100 Ball joint remover Lower arm ball joint removal ...

Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure Steering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 2. Mark the center of the steering wheel. 3. Measure the distance ...

See also:

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Basic Service Symbols
Basic Service Symbols There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols indicate the part to apply such materials during service. Symbol Meaning Do not reuse the part. Replace ...