Hyundai Sonata: General Information / Troubleshooting

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual / Steering System / 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 ...

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Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: 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 roug ...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Side View Mirrors
Be sure to adjust mirror angles before driving. Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand side view mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch. The mirror heads can be folded to prevent damage during an automatic car wash or when passing through a narr ...