Checking the dust boots and steering rod ends (Hyundai Elantra J1)

The tie rod ends at the outer ends of the tie rods consist of steel ball heads that are housed in a plastic bushing with a small amount of grease and are maintenance free. Dust and moisture protection for the joints is provided by dust covers, the condition of which must be monitored.

Check the anthers for cracks all around their circumference.

Tie rod ends with cracked boots are considered defective and must be replaced.

If play is detected in the joints, it can be fixed independently on a raised vehicle by rocking the wheel around its vertical axis or by pulling the steering rod.



Another method for detecting play is to have an assistant turn the steering wheel back and forth while the car is parked on the ground, and you, with your hand on the joint, determine the presence of play.

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In a similar manner, it is checked whether there is any play in the rubber-metal joint (bushings) of the steering rod in connection with the steering mechanism.