Steering - Squeaking Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
Group CHASSISNumber 09-SS-008
Date SEPTEMBER, 2009
Model
SONATA, AZERA
Subject
STEERING GEAR BOX NOISE REPAIR
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2006-2010 MY Sonata (NF) and 2006-2009 MY Azera (TG) vehicles may experience a squeaking noise while turning the steering wheel. The source of this noise is not from the power steering pump and does not change with engine rpm.
Uneven lubrication distribution on gear box valve housing oil seals may cause friction noise between the pinion valve assembly and gear box valve housing oil seals.
This bulletin provides the procedure to move the gear box housing up and down several times to evenly distribute the grease along the valve oil seals.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
Model: SONATA (NF), AZERA (TG)
Applicable vehicle production date range: From Job#1 to May 25, 2009.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
From Note thru Step 2
From Step 3 thru Torque Specifications
From Step 4 thru Step 5
WARRANTY INFORMATION