Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Steering

Troubleshooting

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
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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 Hissing noise in the steering gear
Some noise is normal with all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing sound when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary. This noise will be most noticeable when turning the steering wheel while the brakes are applied. There is no relation between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve unless the hissing noise becomes excessive. A replaced valve will also produce a slight noise and is not always the solution to the problem.
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
Noise from oil pump Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Loose pump mounting bolts Tighten

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