Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Steering System / Repair procedures

Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Remedy Play in steering Loose yoke plug Retighten Loose steering gear mounting bolts Retighten Loose or worn tie rod end Retighten or replace as necessary Steering wheel does not return properly Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end Replace Yoke plug excessively tight Adjust Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Replace Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or Retighten Worn steering shaft joint and / or body grommet Correct or replace Distorted rack Replace Damaged pinion bearing Replace Twisted or damaged hoses Reposition or replace Damaged oil pressure control valve Replace Damaged oil pump input shaft bearing Replace Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion Interference with hoses from vehicle body Reposition Loose gear box bracket Retighten Loose tie rod end and / or ball joint Retighten Worn tie rod and / or ball joint Replace