Hyundai Sonata: General Information / Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Excessive play in steering
Loose U-joint bolt
Retighten or replace as necessary
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 at the subframe
Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
Correct or replace
Distorted rack
Replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
Loose steering gear box mounting
Reposition
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
Retighten
Loose yoke plug
Replace

Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescription90561-11001Steering wheel pullerRemoval of steering wheel ...

Steering wheel
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Other information:

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Shift-Lock Release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake, and then do the following: 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cove ...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: TPMS Sensor Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the tire. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Tire") 2. Remove the screw with torx driver (A).     • When installing the bead brake, make sure that it does not come in contact with the TPMS sensor. • Be careful not to damage the TPMS sensor whe ...

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