What does a flex coupler do?
Flexible Shaft Couplings can help prevent these issues by transmitting torque while compensating for parallel, angular, and axial misalignment between drive components. When installed correctly, flexible shaft couplings can also reduce vibration, minimize noise, and protect driveshaft components.
What is the purpose of steering coupler?
The Steering Coupler, which includes a cylindrical rubber bushing, ensures the transfer of movement from the steering wheel to the steering rack. The axis of the cylindrical bushing is almost perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the steering system.
When do you need a steering flex coupler replacement?
If your vehicle is producing any of the symptoms above, or you suspect that your steering flex coupler may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if the car needs a flex coupler replacement.
What happens when a power steering coupling wears out?
Wear of the coupling does not affect the ability to steer or control the vehicle. Condition: Driver may notice a “clicking” or “thud” noise when turning the steering wheel. Solution: The motor driver power steering (MDPS) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling that wears out over time.
Why does my Hyundai Elantra have a coupler?
The Hyundai Elantra has a small motor attached to the steering column that contains a small rubber coupler. This coupler can wear down and make the steering wheel thump when turning.
How does a flex coupling steering damper work?
It is a rubber disc that is designed to absorb and dampen vibrations. As a vehicle is driven, vibrations from contact with the ground are transferred through the vehicle’s steering system, up to the steering wheel. It is the job of the flex coupling to absorb these vibrations, which could otherwise cause driver fatigue, and even steering issues.
Wear of the coupling does not affect the ability to steer or control the vehicle. Condition: Driver may notice a “clicking” or “thud” noise when turning the steering wheel. Solution: The motor driver power steering (MDPS) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling that wears out over time.
When do I need to replace my flex coupling?
It is likely your flex coupling will need repair during the course of its lifetime. Whenever steering or suspension work is performed, have the flex coupling checked as well. If your flex coupling is worn or seizing up, it needs to be replaced for optimal vehicle handling and safety.
The Hyundai Elantra has a small motor attached to the steering column that contains a small rubber coupler. This coupler can wear down and make the steering wheel thump when turning.
What’s the best way to replace a coupling on a Hyundai?
Replacement Tip: Clean out the coupling seating areas between the motor and column with compressed air so the new flexible coupling will seat. Courtesy of Mitchell 1.