Hyundai Tucson: Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.

2.	Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.

3.	Remove the airbag module (A). (Refer to Restraint - "Airbag Module")

Disconnect the connector (B) & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

5.	Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shroud.

6.	Remove the clock spring (A).

7.	Remove the multifunction switches (A).

8.	Remove the lower crash pad.

9.	Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the panel (A).

10.	Loosen the nut and then dust cover (A).

11.

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

12.	Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.

13.

Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).

Tightening torque :

12.7 ~ 17.7N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)

14.	Installation is the reverse of the removal.

15.	Conduct the "ASP Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition" by GDS. (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "ASP calibration or EPS type recognition")

16.	Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS. (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "MDPS Performance Inspection")

Disassembly

Universal joint assembly

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

Tightening torque :

28.0 ~ 32.0 N.m ( 2.8 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

2.	Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Inspection

1.	Check the steering column for damage and deformation.

2.	Check the join bearing for damage and wear.

3.	Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.

4.	Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.

Repair procedures

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