Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Steering

Steering Column and Shaft Repair Procedures

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
22steps
~132min
4/5difficulty
02040608010037.328N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  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 point straight ahead.
  3. Remove the airbag module (A). (Refer to Restraints - "Airbag Module")
  4. Disconnect the connector (B) and the lock nut (A), then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
    Do not strike the steering wheel to remove it; this may damage the steering column.
  5. Remove the upper (A) and lower (B) steering column covers.
  6. Remove the clock spring (A).
  7. Remove the multifunction switches (A).
  8. Remove the lower cover.
  9. Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the panel (A).
  10. Loosen the nut, then remove the dust cover (A).
  11. Loosen the bolt (A) and disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m
    Hold the steering wheel in the neutral position to prevent damage to the inner cable of the clock spring while handling the steering wheel.
  12. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
  13. Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 12.7 - 17.7 N·m

  14. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  15. Perform "ASP Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition" using GDS. (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "ASP Calibration or EPS Type Recognition")
  16. Perform "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" using GDS. (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "MDPS Performance Check")

Disassembly

Universal Joint Assembly

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

    Tightening torque: 28.0 ~ 32 N·m

  2. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Inspection

  1. Inspect the steering column for damage and deformation.
  2. Inspect the joint bearing for damage and wear.
  3. Inspect the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
  4. Check the key lock operation and replace it if necessary.

Test yourself

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