Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Suspension System / Troubleshooting

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Troubleshooting

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

❮Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) IIIustration Use 0K546-F6100 Shock absorber lock nut removal tool Used for remove the front shock absorber lock nut 09546-S1100 Shock absorber lock nut removal tool Used for remove the rear shock absorber lock nut

Front Suspension System❯

Components and components location Components Location 1. Front sub frame 2. Drive shaft 3. Steering gear box 4.

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Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Cruise Control System (CC)

Description and operation Description The cruise control system is engaged by the cruise "ON/OFF" main switch located on right of steering wheel column. The system has the capability to cruise, coast, accelerate and resume speed.

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Suspension System / Troubleshooting

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