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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Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools that are required and want
to take the time to do so, you can inspect and service a number of items. For more
information about doing it yourself, ...
Jump Starting
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery during the jump-start operation is highly explosive.
If these instructions are not followed exactly, serious personal injury and damage
to the vehicle m ...
Safety
The Hyundai Sonata is one of only two cars on the market to have received
both a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety and a five-star overall safety rating f ...