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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Hybrid-ness
Before I get into the performance and technology aspects of what makes the
Sonata Hybrid tick, I've got to point out the fact that the Sonata Hybrid looks
dramatically different from its gasoline- ...
Overdrive Switch
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transaxle will automatically upshift
to the second, third and overdrive gears. When the overdrive switch is turned off,
the transaxle will not upshift ...
Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...