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Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4A OB) 2021-2025 Service Manual / Suspension System / Troubleshooting

Hyundai Santa Cruz: Suspension System / Troubleshooting

- Troubleshooting

SymptomPossible causeRemedy
Hard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Low tire pressureAdjust
No power assistRepair and replace
Poor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor or rough rideImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Malfunctioning shock absorberRepair or replace
Broken or worn stabilizerReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace
Worn lower arm bushingReplace the lower arm assembly
Abnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Improper tire pressureAdjust
Malfunctioning shock absorberReplace
WanderingImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointRepair
Loose or worn lower arm bushingRetighten or replace
Vehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace
Bent lower armRepair
Steering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentCorrect
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplace
Broken or worn stabilizerReplace
Worn lower arm bushingReplace
Malfunctioning shock absorberReplace
Broken or worn coil springReplace

Wheel and tire diagnosis
Rapid wear at the centerRapid wear at both shouldersWear at one shoulder

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Center-tread down to fabric due to excessive over inflated tires
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Lack of rotation
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Excessive toe on drive wheels
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Heavy acceleration on drive
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Under-inflated tires
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Worn suspension components
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Excessive cornering speeds
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Lack of rotation
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Camber out of specification
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Damaged strut
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Damaged lower arm
Partial wearFeathered edgeWear pattern

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Caused by irregular burrs on brake drums
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Toe adjustment out of specification
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Damaged or worn tie rods
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Damaged knuckle
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Excessive toe on non-drive wheels
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Lack of rotation

    Special Service Tools
    - Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name)IIIustrationUse 0K546-F6100Shock absorber lock nut removal tool Used for remove the front shock absorber lock nut 09546-3X100Shock absorber lock nut ...

    Front Suspension System
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