Hyundai Tucson: General Information / Repair procedures
| Service Adjustment Procedure |
| Steering Wheel Play Inspection |
| 1. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. |
| 2. |
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned with out moving the front wheels.
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| 3. |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.
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| Checking Stationary Steering Effort |
| 1. |
Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. |
| 2. |
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid. |
| 3. |
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine
speed 500~700RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin
to turn.
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| 4. |
If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the power steering gear box and pump.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
SymptomProbable causeRemedyplay in steeringLoose yoke plugRetightenLoose steering gear mounting boltsRetightenLoose or worn tie rod endRetighten or replace as necessarySteering w ...
Steering wheel
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Other information:
Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Owners Manual: Checking the parking brake
Foot type
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking b ...
Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Owners Manual: Check tire inflation pressure
Check your tires, including the spare tire, once a month or more.
How to check
Use a good quality tire pressure gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell
if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated when they are under-inflated.
R ...