Hyundai Santa Fe: Suspension System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
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Possible cause
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Remedy
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Hard steering
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
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Replace
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Low tire pressure
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Adjust
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No power assist
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Repair and replace
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Poor return of steering wheel to center
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Poor or rough ride
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Malfunctioning shock absorber
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Repair or replace
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Broken or worn stabilizer
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Replace
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Broken or worn coil spring
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Replace
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Worn lower arm bushing
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Replace the lower arm assembly
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Abnormal tire wear
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Improper tire pressure
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Adjust
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Malfunctioning shock absorber
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Replace
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Wandering
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
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Repair
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Loose or worn lower arm bushing
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Retighten or replace
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Vehicle pulls to one side
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
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Replace
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Broken or worn coil spring
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Replace
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Bent lower arm
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Repair
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Steering wheel shimmy
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Improper front wheel alignment
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Correct
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Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
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Replace
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Broken or worn stabilizer
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Replace
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Worn lower arm bushing
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Replace
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Malfunctioning shock absorber
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Replace
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Broken or worn coil spring
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Replace
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Wheel and tire diagnosis
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Rapid wear at the center
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Rapid wear at both shoulders
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Wear at one shoulder
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Center-tread down to fabric due to excessive over inflated tires
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Excessive toe on drive wheels
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Heavy acceleration on drive
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Worn suspension components
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Excessive cornering speeds
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Camber out of specification
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Partial wear
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Feathered edge
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Wear pattern
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Caused by irregular burrs on brake drums
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Damaged or worn tie rods
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Excessive toe on non-drive wheels
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Manually operate the control switch and measure the voltage of the blower
motor.
3.
Select the control switch to raise the voltage until it reaches high
speed...
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside
of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that
you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument
panel...
Categories
1. Instrument cluster
2. Driver’s front air bag
3. Engine Start/Stop button
4. Infotainment system
5. Hazard warning lamp switch
6. Climate control system
7. Shift button
8. ISG (Idle Stop and Go) button
9. Auto Hold button
10. Heated steering wheel button
11. Drive mode button
12. DBC (Downhill Brake Control) button
13. Parking Safety button
14. Parking/View button
15. Air ventilation seat button
16. Seat warmer
17. Passenger’s front air bag
18. Glove box
19. Wireless charging system pad
20. Cup holder
21. AC inverter
22. USB charger
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