Car steering Hyundai Elantra 3

Steering Specifications
Power Steering Name Specification steering shaft With universal joint and angle adjustment steering gear Gear rack and pinion Rack travel 144±1mm Power steering pump...

Steering wheel free play check
Order of execution 1. Start the engine with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. With the front wheels set to drive in a straight line, apply a force of 5...

Checking the angle of rotation of the front wheels
Order of execution 1. Turn the front wheels of the car to the maximum angle and measure the angle of rotation of each wheel. Angle of rotation: Inner wheel: 40°1'±2°...

Checking the torque of the axle of the ball joint of the steering rod tip
Order of execution 1. Disconnect the tie rod end and joint with the special tool. 2. Rock the ball joint pin of the tie rod end several times from side to side. 3. Screw...

Checking the effort of turning the steering wheel
Order of execution 1. With the vehicle on a firm, level surface, set the front wheels to straight ahead. 2. Increase the engine speed to 1000±100 min –1 . Warning! After...

Checking the return of the steering wheel to its original position
Check that the steering wheel returns to its original position. Order of execution 1. The force required to turn the steering wheel and return the wheel to its original...

Checking the tension of the power steering pump drive belt
Order of execution 1. Check the belt tension by pressing on it with a force of 98 N (10 kg) at a location equidistant from the pulleys and measure the deflection of the...

Liquid level check
Order of execution 1. Install the car on a flat horizontal platform. 2. Start the engine and warm up the power steering fluid to a temperature of 50-60°C by turning the...

Replacing the fluid in the hydraulic drive of the power steering
Order of execution 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it to stands. 2. Disconnect the return hose from the reservoir. 3. Connect an additional hose to the...

Bleeding the hydraulic system of the power steering
Order of execution 1. Fill the recommended fluid into the power steering reservoir up to the mark «MAX». 2. Raise the front wheels. 3. Disconnect the high voltage wire...

Checking fluid pressure in the hydraulic system
Order of execution 1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump. Connect a special measuring tool between the disconnected pressure hose and the pump, as...

Steering column / steering shaft
Withdrawal 1. Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery. 2. Remove the driver's airbag. Attention! On vehicles not equipped with a driver's airbag,...

Removal and installation of the steering column lock
Withdrawal 1. Use a hacksaw to cut grooves in the heads of the sheared bolts. Loosen the bolts with a flat blade screwdriver and remove the steering column lock bracket....

Steering gear — removal and installation
Withdrawal 1. Remove the air intake pipe. 2. Remove the clamps securing the pressure and return hoses to the steering gear housing. 3. Drain the fluid from the power...

Power Steering Hoses
When connecting pipe and hose, be sure to align the white markings on each piece. Pressure hose and pipe 1. Remove the air intake pipe. 2. Remove the pressure hose...

Filling the Power Steering Mechanism with Fluid
Order of execution 1. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir up to the mark «MAX». 2. Raise the front wheels. Periodically turn on the starter for 15–20 s and at the...

Power steering pump
Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the pump. 2. Disconnect the suction filter from the suction connector and drain the liquid into a container. 3. Loosen...

Steering troubleshooting
sign Probable Cause Elimination Method Increased steering wheel play Loose joint in universal joint Tighten Steering gear bolts not securely tightened Tighten the bolts...