Tucson AWD L4-2.0L (2007)
13. Pull the power steering gear box assembly (A) toward the right side of the vehicle.
NOTE: When removing the gear box, pull it out carefully and slowly so as not to cause damage to the Bellows (B).
Inspection and Adjustment Before Disassembly
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Fix a brass plate or aluminum plate for protection to the jaws of a vise and mount the gear box (A) in a vise (B).
CAUTION: When mounting the gear box in a vise, only fix the mounting section in the jaws. if other section is fixed the gear box may be damaged.
TOTAL PINION PRELOAD
1. Rotate the pinion gear for approximately 4 to 6 seconds for one rotation to measure the total pinion preload.
Standard value
Total pinion preload 0.6 - 1.3 Nm (6 - 13 kgf-cm, 0.4 - 1.0 ft. lbs.)
