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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To Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature
and be sure it is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off.
Wait five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it ...
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It can damage your vision if it gets into
your eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not removed
immediately. ...
Check Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in Section 6. The level of charge in your battery can be
checked by your Hyundai dealer o ...