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:
Fuel Pressure Control Valve. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator valve connector. 3. Measure resistance between the fuel pressure regulator ...
Defroster
CAUTION To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. ✽ NOTICE If ...
Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set ...