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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 are placed in the straight ahead position.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module (DAB).

    (Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

  4. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  5. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower shroud (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
    G12026433Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the clock spring.

    (Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

  7. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  8. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD ")

  9. Remove the fixed clip and then remove the wiring from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing Wiring From Steering Column
    G12026434Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Disconnect MDPS ECU connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting MDPS ECU Connector (1 Of 2)
    G12026435Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 4: Disconnecting MDPS ECU Connector (2 Of 2)
    G12026436Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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)

    Fig 5: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
    G12026437Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • Keep the steering wheel stationary.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal joint yolk slot as displayed below.
    Fig 6: Inserting Shark Pin Into Universal Joint Yolk Slot
    G12026438Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Nut: 25.0 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)

    Bolt: 44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly (1 Of 2)
    G12026439Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 8: Removing Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly (2 Of 2)
    G12026440Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Conduct the "ASP Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition" by GDS.

    (Refer to MDPS Assembly - "ASP CALIBRATION  and EPS TYPE RECOGNITION ")

  15. Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS.

    (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "MDPS PERFORMANCE INSPECTION ")

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