Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Steering System

Steering Gear Box

In this manual: Steering System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
21steps
~131min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010037.328N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 21

Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

(LHD)

1. Steering Tie Rod Ball Joint
2. Boots
3. Heat Protector		 4. Steering Gear
5. Subframe

(DIRECT DRIVE)

1. Steering Tie Rod Ball Joint
2. Boots
3. Heat Protector		 4. Steering Gear
5. Subframe

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

  1. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the suspension assembly from the steering gear pinion.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolt and nut after removing the pin (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  4. Disconnect the lower arm from the joint using SST (09568-4R100).
    1. Insert the bracket bolt (A) into the bolt hole.
    2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C).
  5. Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle arm.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the ball joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 34.3 to 44 N·m

  6. Remove the stabilizer bar link (B) from the crossmember assembly by loosening the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  7. Remove the engine undercover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.7 N·m

  8. Remove the engine under cover.

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.7 N·m

  9. Remove the stabilizer bar stopper bolt (A). Tightening torque: Bolt (C): 49.0 ~ 64 N·m Bolt (B): 107.9 ~ 128 N·m
  10. Disconnect the muffler rubber clamp (A).
  11. Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the subframe. Tightening torque: bolts: (A) 44.1 ~ 59 N·m (B) 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf) nuts: (C) 44.1 ~ 59 N·m (D) 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)
  12. Loosen the bolt, then remove the protective cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8~11.7 N·m

    (LHD)
    (DIRECT DRIVE)
  13. Remove the steering gear from the crossmember by loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

    (LHD)
    (DIRECT DRIVE)
  14. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  15. Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")

REPLACEMENT

Tie Rod End

  1. Remove the tie rod end after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 54 N·m

  2. Replace with new parts.
  3. Check alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

dust cap

  1. Remove the dust cover.
  2. Pull up and remove the dust cap.
  3. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

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