Hyundai Santa Cruz: Steering System / Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
| Play in steering | 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 properly | 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 mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or | Retighten | |
| Worn steering shaft joint and / or body grommet | Correct or replace | |
| Distorted rack | Replace | |
| Damaged pinion bearing | Replace | |
| Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion | Loose gear box bracket | Retighten |
| Loose tie rod end and / or ball joint | Retighten | |
| Worn tie rod and / or ball joint | Replace |
Special Service Tools
- Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)IIIustrationUse
09568-2J100Ball joint remover
Removal of the tie rod end ball joint.
09568-4R100Lower arm ball joint remover
Removal of the lower ar ...
Repair procedures
- Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
2.Mark the center of the steering wheel.
3.Measure ...
Other information:
Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB) 2021-2025 Service Manual: Rear Seat Assembly
- Component Location
1. Rear seat cushion assembly2. Rear seat back assembly
- Replacement
• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the rear seat assembly.
[Rear seat cushion assembly]
1.Loosen the mou ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB) 2021-2025 Service Manual: General Safety Information and Caution
- Precautions
General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the
airbag system service. Observe the instructions described in this
manual, or the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or
injuries. • Except when performing electrical ins ...
