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
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test,
the Santa Fe received a Good overall rating, the best possible score. As of this
writing, the new generation hasn't been ...
Checking the brakes
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for w ...
Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it
might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle
cannot be push-started. Follow the ...