Are cars aligned at the factory?
All new cars have perfect alignment when they first roll out of the factory, to make sure the vehicle handles and brakes at its optimum.
How does the Hyundai Elantra alignment system work?
The system requires a scan tool for the initialization of replacement parts and the calibration or the steering angle after a toe adjustment. The steering position sensor is a light sensor that uses three wheels with shutters to determine the position. Two sensors measure the steering angle, while another measures straight ahead.
What should the cross caster be on a Hyundai Elantra?
Too much positive camber results in a car that pulls or drifts depending on the amount of cross camber. Hyundai recommends the cross caster should be less than 0.5 degrees.
What kind of steering wheel does a Hyundai Elantra use?
Hyundai recommends checking thrust angle and setback before performing adjustments in the front. Failing to do this could result in an off-center steering wheel. The Elantra uses an electric power steering system called MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering).
What does it mean if your Elantra is lower on one side?
If SAI is lower on one side of the vehicle, it may indicate a bent lower control arm. If SAI is higher on one side of the vehicle, it may indicate damage to the upper strut mount. The subframe cannot be moved to alter angles. The rear suspension on the Elantra is a trailing beam axle.
What to do if your Hyundai alignment is not working?
We were told that the front caster/camber could not be adjusted and that even after the alignment, which was done on the car and we paid for, the car could not be adjusted. We were also told by the service manager at the Hyundai dealership that we should try to fix the issue by going to a local auto body shop.
Are there alignment issues in the Hyundai Accent?
We are seeing a number of Hyundai Accents and Sonatas coming through with alignment issues. In many cases, the tires are balanced numerous times, the tires have been swapped out and the cars have been aligned again and again, often numerous times before the 10,000 miles mark.
When does a Ford need a wheel alignment?
If your Ford is pulling to the right or the left just about everywhere you go, odds are good your vehicle needs a wheel alignment. If your vehicle is always pulling to the right or the left, odds are good that you need a wheel alignment.