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 Service Manual: Outside Rear View Mirror Repair procedures
Replacement     • Put on gloves to protect your hands.     • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. • Ta ...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Turn signals and lane change signals
To signal a turn, push down on the lever for a left turn or up for a right turn in position (A). To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B).The lever will return to the OFF position when released or when the turn is completed. If an indicator stays o ...

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