Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Steering

Steering Column and Shaft Repair Procedures

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General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
02040608010037.328N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery and wait at least 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module (DAB).
    • Insert the tip of a flat-tip tool along the guide hole. (A 5 mm hex key is recommended.)
    • With the tool inserted, apply light pressure. The airbag module can be removed easily.
  4. Disconnect the airbag module connector (A) and the horn connector (B).
    • Store the removed airbag module in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the steering wheel by loosening the lock bolt (A).
    • Do not reuse the steering lock bolt.
    • When assembling, align the gear teeth as shown in the illustration below.
  6. Loosen the screw and remove the upper (A) and lower steering column covers (B).
  7. Disconnect the connector, and then separate the clock spring (A).
  8. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector.
  9. Loosen the screw and remove the multifunction switch.
  10. Remove the lower driver airbag panel. (Refer to Body - "Driver Airbag Module")
  11. Remove the fixing clip, and then disconnect the wiring from the steering column.
  12. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector.
  13. Loosen the bolt (A) and disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position to prevent damage to the clock spring internal cable.
    • During installation, insert the cotter pin into the groove of the universal joint as shown in the illustration below.
  14. Remove the steering column and EPS unit by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A). Tightening torque: Nut: 25.0 ~ 29 N·m Bolt: 44.1 ~ 49 N·m

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 59 N·m

  2. To reinstall, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  3. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.
    • Do not reuse the universal joint bolt. During installation, align the gear teeth as shown in the illustration below.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Connect the Data Link Connector (DLC) (16-pin), located under the driver's side crash pad lower panel, to the scan tool.
  3. Perform "ASP Calibration".
  4. Perform "EPS Type Recognition".

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