Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Steering System

DBDM kit

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
32steps
~192min
4/5difficulty
0204060801004936N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 32

Components and Component Location

COMPONENTS

1. Lock Assembly with Key
2. Steering Column
3. MDPS ECU		 4. MDPS Motor
5. Universal Joint

Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels face straight ahead.
  3. Remove the airbag module.
  4. Disconnect the airbag connector (A) and horn connector (B).
  5. Loosen the steering wheel lock bolt (A), then separate the steering wheel from the steering column.

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 49 N·m

  6. Remove the steering column upper shroud (A).
  7. Remove the steering column lower cover (A).
  8. Disconnect the connector.
  9. Inspect the clock spring.
  10. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).
  11. Remove the multifunction switches (A).
  12. Remove the lower airbag panel. (Refer to Body - "Lower Instrument Panel")
  13. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustrations below.
  14. Remove the clip attached to the steering column wiring.
  15. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the suspension assembly from the steering gear pinion.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

  16. Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nut (A). Tightening torque Nut: 25.0 ~ 29 N·m Bolt: 44.1 ~ 49 N·m

DISASSEMBLY

UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY

  1. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint from the steering gear.

    Tightening torque: 49.1 ~ 59 N·m

  2. For reassembly, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

Lock Set

  1. Make a groove on the head of the special bolt (A) using an awl.
  2. Loosen the bolt using a screwdriver, then remove the complete steering column lock assembly.
  3. For reassembly, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

Inspection

  1. Make sure the steering column is not damaged or deformed.
  2. Make sure the sealing bearing is not worn or damaged.
  3. Make sure the tilt bracket is not damaged or cracked.
  4. Check that the lock assembly operates properly, and replace it if necessary.

REMEDY

  1. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  2. Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin), located at the bottom of the driver's side crash pad, to the self-diagnosis tool.
  3. Activate the self-diagnosis tool after turning the ignition on with the key button.
  4. After selecting "Vehicle Model" and "System", select "ASP Calibration" on the GDS vehicle selection screen.
  5. Select "EPS Type Recognition" on the GDS vehicle selection screen.
  6. Check the diagnostic trouble code.
  7. Turn the ALL switch off and wait at least 20 seconds before starting the engine. Then make sure the MDPS operates correctly.

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