Hyundai Accent (HC): Steering System

Contents:

• Specifications
• Troubleshooting
• Repair procedures
• Steering wheel
• Motor Driven Power Steering

Specifications

- Specifications

Item		Specification
Type		Electric Power Steering System
Steering gear	Type	Rack & Pinion
	Rack stroke	150 mm (5.90 in.) ± 1 (0.3937 in.)
Steering angle(Max.)	Inner	39.5°(+0.5°/-1.5°)
	Outer	32.6°

- Tightening Torques

Item		Tightening torque (kgf.m)
		N.m	kgf.m	lb-ft
Hub nuts		107.9 - 127.5	11.0 - 13.0	79.6 - 94.0
Steering wheel lock bolt		44.1 - 49.0	4.5 - 5.0	32.5 - 36.2
Steering column mounting	Bolt	53.9 - 58.8	5.5 - 6.0	39.8 - 43.4
	Nuts	25.0 - 29.4	2.5 - 3.0	14.5 - 21.7
Steering column to Universal joint (M8 BOLT)		32.4 - 38.3	3.3 - 3.8	23.9 - 27.5
Steering column to Universal joint (M10 BOLT)		49.0 - 58.8	5.0 - 6.0	36.2 - 43.4
Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion (M8 BOLT)		32.4 - 37.3	3.3 - 3.8	23.9 - 27.5
Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion (M10 BOLT)		49.0 - 58.8	5.0 - 6.0	36.2 - 43.4
Tie rod end castle nut		24.5 - 34.3	2.5 - 3.5	18.1 - 25.3
Lower arm to front axle		58.8 - 70.6	6.0 - 7.2	43.4 - 52.1
Steering gear box to sub frame		88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Stabilizer link nut		98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Sub frame mounting bolts ＆ nuts		156.9 - 176.5	16.0 - 18.0	115.7 - 130.2

Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptom	Cause of the symptom	Remedy
Excessive play in steering	Loose U-joint bolt	Retighten or replace as necessary
	Loose yoke plug	Retighten
	Loose steering gear mounting bolts	Retighten
	Loose or worn tie rod end	Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel does not return to its original position	Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end	Replace
	Yoke plug excessively tight	Adjust
	Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly	Replace
	Loose mounting of gear box at the subframe	Retighten
	Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet	Correct or replace
	Distorted rack	Replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion	Loose steering gear box mounting	Reposition
	Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint	Repace
	Worn tie rod and/or ball joint	Repace
	Loose yoke plug	Replace

Repair procedures

- Inspection Steering Wheel Play Inspection

1.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.

2.Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

Standard value : 30mm (1.18in.) or less

3.If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.

Checking stationary steering effort

1.Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2.Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine speed 600 ±100 rpm, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

Standard value : 3.0kgf or less

3.If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the power steering gear box and ESP system.

Steering wheel ➤

Motor Driven Power Steering ➤