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 ...

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 ...