Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
Hyundai Sonata / Sonata 2011 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
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Checking the free-play
STEERING WHEEL
To check the steering wheel free-play, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be ...
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing. ...