Hyundai Sonata: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
Hard steering |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist |
Correct Replace Adjust Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center |
Improper front wheel alignment |
Correct |
Poor or rough ride |
Improper front wheel alignment Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn stabilizer Broken or worn coil spring Worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear |
Improper front wheel alignment Improper tire pressure Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Correct Adjust Replace |
Wandering |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Loose or worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn coil spring Bent lower arm |
Correct Replace Replace Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn stabilizer Worn lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn coil spring |
Correct Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace |
Bottoming |
Broken or worn coil spring Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Replace Replace |
Wheel and tire diagnosis |
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Rapid wear at the center |
Rapid wear at both shoulders |
Wear at one shoulder |
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Partial wear |
Feathered edge |
Wear pattern |
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09546-26000
Strut spring compressor
Compression of co ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. AVN (A/V & Navigation head unit)
2. Midrange speaker
3. External amplifier
4. Roof antenna (GPS + SDARS)
5. Front door speaker
6. Rear spe ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Air breather hose
2. Oil level plug
3. Valve body assembly
4. Oil temperature sensor
5. Solenoid valve
6. Valve body cover
7. Inhibitor swit ...
Tilting the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever upward until the sunroof
moves to the desired position.
To close the sunroof, pull the sunroof lever downward until the sunroof moves
to th ...