Does Hyundai warranty cover steering coupler?
The warranty coverage for the rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (MDPS) assembly has been extended to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
What is steering wheel coupler?
The Steering Coupler, which includes a cylindrical rubber bushing, ensures the transfer of movement from the steering wheel to the steering rack. This will result in a play in your steering wheel. You should replace a faulty steering coupler to avoid any further damage to your steering system.
Is it dangerous to drive with a broken steering coupler?
A severely worn coupler can cause the steering to bind or lock up suddenly when the wheel is turned. This can make the vehicle difficult to steer, and can even make it unsafe to drive. This is usually the final symptom appearing after excessive vibrations and play have already occurred.
What is a tie rod do?
Tie rods are an essential part of your vehicle’s steering system. Tie rods connect the steering gear (or rack and pinion gear) to the wheel using a length of rod with a ball-in-socket on one end. The ball-in-socket mechanism allows the wheels to move up and down and side to side in a controlled movement.
What size is a Hyundai Sonata steering wheel?
The steering wheel size for the Hyundai Sonata is Outside Diameter: 14 1/2″ and Grip Circumference: 4 3/8″. The power steering fluid needs to be changed every 75,000 miles or so.
Can a steering column coupler be replaced on a sonata?
Hi! I stopped by the dealership to have my 2011 sonata GLS recent recall-serviced. The service manager recommended me to get mine urgently serviced of the above coupler replacement.
Can a power steering motor be removed from a sonata?
Power steering DOES NOT WORK after disconnecting the power steering motor. Also, while the videos say you can get to the 3 T-30 torque screws that must come off to get to the coupler, I couldn’t get to them without dropping the steering column. The space is too tight to get to them without it.
How long does it take to replace rubber coupler on sonata?
Took me about 2 hours. If I did it again I could probably cut that time in half. Mine startled clunking at around 120,000 miles and it now has 150,000. The car no longer rattles going over ruts and potholes and the clunking goes away.
Can a steering coupler be replaced under warranty?
The dealer told me about a steering coupler but can’t remember if he replaced it under warranty. I have had this complaint for 5 years since I bought the car and the dealer cannot locate, or reproduce the problem. They have even wiped out the computer program to reinstall, tore apart the column itself, and still cannot locate the issue. Any ideas?
Hi! I stopped by the dealership to have my 2011 sonata GLS recent recall-serviced. The service manager recommended me to get mine urgently serviced of the above coupler replacement.
Power steering DOES NOT WORK after disconnecting the power steering motor. Also, while the videos say you can get to the 3 T-30 torque screws that must come off to get to the coupler, I couldn’t get to them without dropping the steering column. The space is too tight to get to them without it.
Is there a problem with my Hyundai Sonata?
My 2011 Sonata has the same problem and the Hyundai Service Manager recommended the same to me at a recent recall service. However, the quote I got was ~290$ plus tax. I went to Hyundai South.
The dealer told me about a steering coupler but can’t remember if he replaced it under warranty. I have had this complaint for 5 years since I bought the car and the dealer cannot locate, or reproduce the problem. They have even wiped out the computer program to reinstall, tore apart the column itself, and still cannot locate the issue. Any ideas?