Hyundai Sonata LF: General Information / Special Service Tools

Specifications

Specifications Front Suspension ItemSpecificationSuspension typeMac Pherson StrutShock absorberTypeGasHPD (High Performance Damper) Rear Suspension ItemSpecificationSuspension typeMulti linkShock absorberTypeGasHPD (High Performance Damper) Wheel & Tire ItemSpecificationWheelalumium6...

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting SymptomPossible causeRemedyHard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLow tire pressureNo power assistCorrectReplaceAdjustRepair or replacePoor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentCorrectPoor or rough rideImproper front wheel alignmentMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn stabilizerBroken or worn coil springWorn lower arm bushingCorrectRepair or replaceReplaceReplaceReplace the lower arm assemblyAbnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentImproper tire pressureMalfunctioning shock absorberCorrectAdjustRepair or replaceWanderingImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLoose or worn lower arm bushingCorrectReplaceRetighten or replaceVehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn coil springBent lower armCorrectReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceSteering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn stabilizerWorn lower arm bushingMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn coil springCorrectReplaceReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceReplaceBottomingBroken or worn coil springMalfunctioning shock absorberReplaceRepair or replace Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by acceleration, coasting or decelerating...

Other information:

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: AVN Antenna Repair procedures

Inspection Glass Antenna Test 1. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown. 2. Touch one tester probe to the glass antenna terminal (A) and move the other tester probe along the antenna wires to check that continuity exists...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Tire Repair procedures

    • Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident. Tire Wear 1. Measure the tread depth of the tires...