Hyundai Kona Quiz
Steering

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
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Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Steering Wheel Play Loose Clamp Cap Tighten
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Loose Tighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Tighten or replace as necessary
Steering Wheel Operation Not Smooth (Insufficient Power Assist) Drive Belt Slipping Readjust
Damaged Drive Belt Replace
Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Kinked or Damaged Hoses Correct Routing or Replace
Insufficient Oil Pump Pressure Repair or Replace Oil Pump
Flow Control Valve Replace
Excessive Internal Oil Pump Leakage Replace Damaged Parts
Excessive Oil Leakage from Rack and Pinion Gear Housing Replace Damaged Parts
Deformed or Damaged Gear Housing or Valve Body Seals Replace
Steering Wheel Does Not Return Properly Excessive Tie Rod End Turning Resistance Replace
Clamp Bolt Overtightened Adjust
The tie rod and/or ball joint does not swivel smoothly Replace
Loose Gear Box Mounting Bracket Bolts and/or Worn Steering Shaft Joint Tighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body bushing Repair or replace
Deformed strut Replace
Damaged Gear Bearing Replace
Kinked or Damaged Hoses Reposition or Replace
Damaged Oil Pressure Control Valve Replace
Damaged Oil Pump Input Shaft Bearing Replace
Noise Whine noise from the steering gear
All power steering system components may produce a whining noise. One of the most common whine noises occurs when the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is not moving. This noise will be most noticeable when turning the steering wheel with the brakes applied. There is no relation between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve if no whine noise is heard. The noise becomes extreme. A replaced valve will also produce a slight noise. Replacement is not always the solution for this condition.
Knocking or clunking in rack and pinion Hose contact with vehicle body Move
Loose transaxle bracket Tighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Tighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Tighten
Noise from oil pump Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Loose pump mounting bolts Tighten

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