Hyundai Santa Cruz Owners & Service Manuals

Hyundai Santa Cruz: Suspension System / Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting

SymptomPossible causeRemedy
Hard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Low tire pressureAdjust
No power assistRepair and replace
Poor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor or rough rideImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Malfunctioning shock absorberRepair or replace
Broken or worn stabilizerReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace
Worn lower arm bushingReplace the lower arm assembly
Abnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Improper tire pressureAdjust
Malfunctioning shock absorberReplace
WanderingImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointRepair
Loose or worn lower arm bushingRetighten or replace
Vehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace
Bent lower armRepair
Steering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Broken or worn stabilizerReplace
Worn lower arm bushingReplace
Malfunctioning shock absorberReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace

Wheel and tire diagnosis
Rapid wear at the centerRapid wear at both shouldersWear at one shoulder

Center-tread down to fabric due to excessive over inflated tires
Lack of rotation
Excessive toe on drive wheels
Heavy acceleration on drive
Under-inflated tires
Worn suspension components
Excessive cornering speeds
Lack of rotation
Toe adjustment out of specification
Camber out of specification
Damaged strut
Damaged lower arm
Partial wearFeathered edgeWear pattern

Caused by irregular burrs on brake drums
Toe adjustment out of specification
Damaged or worn tie rods
Damaged knuckle
Excessive toe on non-drive wheels
Lack of rotation

    Special Service Tools
    - Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name)IIIustrationUse 0K546-F6100Shock absorber lock nut removal tool Used for remove the front shock absorber lock nut 09546-3X100Shock absorber lock nut ...

    Front Suspension System
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    Other information:

    Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist Settings
    Setting features Rear Cross-Traffic Safety With the engine on, select ‘Driver Assistance>Parking Safety>Rear Cross-Traffic Safety’ from the Settings menu to turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist and deselect to turn off the function. WARNING When the engine is restart ...

    Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB) 2021-2025 Service Manual: Inside Rear View Mirror
    - Component Location 1. Inside rear view mirror - Replacement     • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. 1.Disconnect the negative ...

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