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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1999ELANTRA WAGON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING GEAR
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0L
Steering Gear
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Steering Gear
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Rack Stroke 138 ± 1 mm
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Stationary Steering Effect 37 N (8.3 lbs.) Or Less
Total Pinion Pre-Load:
At 0° - 60° 1.3 - 1.8 Nm (1.0 - 1.3 ft. lbs.)
At 60° - 80° 0.7 - 1.2 Nm (0.5 - 0.9 ft. lbs.)
Gear Box To Body 60 - 80 Nm (44 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Yoke Plug Lock Nut 50 - 70 Nm (37 - 52 ft. lbs.)
Valve Body Housing To:
Rack Housing Assembly 20 - 30 Nm (15 - 22 ft. lbs.)
Pressure and Return Tubes To Gear Box 12 - 18 Nm (9 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Pinion and Valve Assembly To Self Locking Nut 20 - 30 Nm (15 - 22 ft. lbs.)
End Plug 50 - 70 Nm (37 - 52 ft. lbs.)
Feed Tube 12 - 18 Nm (9 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Rack Stroke 138 ± 1 mm
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Stationary Steering Effect 37 N (8.3 lbs.) Or Less
Total Pinion Pre-Load:
At 0° - 60° 1.3 - 1.8 Nm (1.0 - 1.3 ft. lbs.)
At 60° - 80° 0.7 - 1.2 Nm (0.5 - 0.9 ft. lbs.)
Gear Box To Body 60 - 80 Nm (44 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Yoke Plug Lock Nut 50 - 70 Nm (37 - 52 ft. lbs.)
Valve Body Housing To:
Rack Housing Assembly 20 - 30 Nm (15 - 22 ft. lbs.)
Pressure and Return Tubes To Gear Box 12 - 18 Nm (9 - 13 ft. lbs.)
Pinion and Valve Assembly To Self Locking Nut 20 - 30 Nm (15 - 22 ft. lbs.)
End Plug 50 - 70 Nm (37 - 52 ft. lbs.)
Feed Tube 12 - 18 Nm (9 - 13 ft. lbs.)
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.