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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1999ELANTRA WAGON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSPOWER STEERING FLUIDSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0L
Power Steering Fluid: Service and Repair
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Service and Repair
REPLACING POWER STEERING FLUID
1. Jack up the front of the car and support with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the return hose from the oil reservoir and plug the oil reservoir.
3. Connect a hose to the disconnected return hose, and drain the oil into a container.
4. Disconnect the high-tension cable at the ignition coil side. While operating the starter motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right several times to drain the fluid.
5. Connect the return hoses, then fill the oil reservoir up to the "MAX" level with the specified fluid.
Power steering fluid
Type: Power steering fluid-3
Total quantity: Approximately 0.9 liter (0.95 qts)
6. Bleed the system.
1. Jack up the front of the car and support with rigid racks.
2. Disconnect the return hose from the oil reservoir and plug the oil reservoir.
3. Connect a hose to the disconnected return hose, and drain the oil into a container.
4. Disconnect the high-tension cable at the ignition coil side. While operating the starter motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right several times to drain the fluid.
5. Connect the return hoses, then fill the oil reservoir up to the "MAX" level with the specified fluid.
Power steering fluid
Type: Power steering fluid-3
Total quantity: Approximately 0.9 liter (0.95 qts)
6. Bleed the system.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.