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: Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur on underbody parts such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system, even though they have been treated with rust protectio ...

Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the wheel cap (A). Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it. 3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9 ...