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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    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 ...

    Removal and installation (If Installed)
    To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressin ...

    EXTERIOR
    The Sonata really is gorgeous. Its long, swoopy lines reminded me of a willowy runway model slithering down city streets. Because it's a sedan it was easy for everyone in my family to get in and o ...