Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Suspension System / Front Suspension System

Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steering Improper front wheel alignment Correct Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Replace Low tire pressure Adjust No power assist Repair and replace Poor return of steering wheel to center Improper front wheel alignment Correct Poor or rough ride Improper front wheel alignment Correct Malfunctioning shock absorber Repair or replace Broken or worn stabilizer Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Worn lower arm bushing Replace the lower arm assembly Abnormal tire wear Improper front wheel alignment Correct Improper tire pressure Adjust Malfunctioning shock absorber Replace Wandering Improper front wheel alignment Correct Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Repair Loose or worn lower arm bushing Retighten or replace Vehicle pulls to one side Improper front wheel alignment Correct Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Bent lower arm Repair Steering wheel shimmy Improper front wheel alignment Correct Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Replace Broken or worn stabilizer Replace Worn lower arm bushing Replace Malfunctioning shock absorber Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Wheel and tire diagnosis Rapid wear at the center Rapid wear at both shoulders Wear at one shoulder • Center-tread down to fabric due to excessive over inflated tires • Lack of rotation • Excessive toe on drive wheels • Heavy acceleration on drive • Under-inflated tires • Worn suspension components • Excessive cornering speeds • Lack of rotation • Toe adjustment out of specification • Camber out of specification • Damaged strut • Damaged lower arm Partial wear Feathered edge Wear pattern • Caused by irregular burrs on brake drums • Toe adjustment out of specification • Damaged or worn tie rods • Damaged knuckle • Excessive toe on non-drive wheels • Lack of rotation

Components Location 1. Front sub frame 2. Drive shaft 3. Steering gear box 4. Front stabilizer bar 5.