Troubleshooting suspension problems (Hyundai Elantra XD)

Sign	Probable cause	Method of elimination
Tight steering	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
	Excessive resistance to rotation of the lower control arm ball joint	Replace the ball joint
	Low tire pressure	Adjust tire pressure
	Power steering not working	Repair or replace the power steering
Steering wheel returns to its original position unclearly	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
Rough, uncomfortable vehicle movement	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
	The shock absorber is not working properly	Replace the shock absorber
	The stabilizer is damaged or worn out	Replace stabilizer
	The coil spring is damaged or worn out	Replace the coil spring
	The lower arm bushing is worn out	Replace the lower control arm
	Low tire pressure	Adjust tire pressure
Uneven tire wear	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
Uneven tire wear	The shock absorber is not working properly	Replace the shock absorber
"Yawing" of the car	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
	The lower arm ball joint is worn out	Replace the ball joint
	The lower arm bushing is worn out	Replace the lower control arm
The car is driving in one direction	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
	Excessive resistance to rotation of the lower control arm ball joint	Replace the ball joint
	The coil spring is damaged or worn out	Replace the coil spring
	The lower arm is bent	Replace the lower control arm
Angular oscillatory movements of the steered wheels	Front wheel alignment is incorrectly adjusted	Adjust the front wheel alignment angles
	The lower arm ball joint is worn out	Replace the ball joint
	The stabilizer is damaged or worn out	Replace stabilizer
	The lower arm bushing is worn out	Replace the lower control arm
	The shock absorber is not working properly	Replace the shock absorber
	The coil spring is damaged or worn out	Replace the coil spring
Car suspension sag	The coil spring is damaged or worn out	Replace the coil spring
Car suspension sag	The shock absorber is not working properly	Replace the shock absorber
Abnormal noise	Suspension components are not tightened enough	Tighten the suspension components
	Wheel bearings are damaged or worn out	Replace the wheel bearings
	The shock absorber is damaged	Replace the shock absorber
	The tire is damaged	Replace the tire
Unstable vehicle movement	Low tire pressure	Adjust tire pressure
	The shock absorber is not working properly	Replace the shock absorber
	The wheel mounting nuts are not tightened	Tighten the nuts
The car body is tilted to one side	Loss of elasticity or damage to the spring	Replace the coil spring
	The tire is damaged	Replace the tire
	The bushing is worn out	Replace the bushing