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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Drive Belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper
tension and adjusted as neces ...
General Checks
These are the regular checks you should perform when you drive your Hyundai or
you fill the fuel tank. A list of these items will be found on page 6-4. ...
Efficiency & Drivability
Automakers have been racing to produce small cars that get great gas mileage
using conventional engines, and Hyundai has succeeded on that front with the
2011 Elantra, which is powered by a new 14 ...