DIY steering rack repair Hyundai Getz

Korean Automotive Technique

the concern is familiar to the whole world. Geography is not limited to the Asian market, but goes far beyond it. For the first time, Hyundai Getz debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003, and at the end of the same year went into series sale. On different continents of the globe, it has different names. So, in South Korea it is Click, in India - Prime, in Japan - TB, Inokom in Malaysia.

The Getz is a small, compact vehicle with economical fuel consumption and low monthly maintenance costs. So to speak, ideal for a young family of two or three people.

At the beginning of 2012, by decision of the company's management, Getz was removed from serial production, in favor of a more solid version - Hyundai Solaris. Despite this, there are still small cars on the roads. In car services, the owners of Gettsov often undergo diagnostics and post-warranty technical inspection.

The structure of the steering rack Hyundai Getz is as follows:

• side sleeve;
• steering shaft;
• piston;
• oil seals - seals;
• bypass tubes;
• shaft of the worm;
• spool;
• upper oil seal.

Depending on the model variation, a servo drive can be installed. It is an electric valve that is installed in the piston and regulates the oil flow depending on the shaft rotation speed. Thus, the faster the car moves, the greater the responsiveness of the steering wheel due to the increase in pressure and vice versa. It is very convenient while driving on highways, the driver feels the steering wheel more confidently. This technology has long been used in racing cars.

Considering that the car

It is intended mainly for megacities with smooth road surfaces; it is not recommended to use it for country roads at all. But in practice, this is not the case.

Because of this, the steering and chassis "suffer". Parts and assemblies fail prematurely, as they are not designed for such loads. So, the first place for the malfunction is the steering rack.

The second is the rear bearings. Reason for failure: Insufficient amount of lubricant inside the hub cavity, despite the systematic addition. This mechanism is to blame. Another reason lies in the mechanical type of the gearbox. The speed clamps on the gears emit a distinct crunch due to wear after 60,000 km.

The whole repair process begins with a comprehensive diagnosis and a search for a probable cause. This is followed by dismantling and disassembly.

draws on such small and insignificant parts as bushings and crackers. They serve as a spring stop. They wear out quickly due to the fact that the base is a polymer material, which is not as strong as metal.

Further, the clamping insert is made of bronze, which narrows under the influence of high temperature, a backlash is formed. You can fix it for a while by tightening the bolt. After a while, the backlash forms again. A complete replacement of the bronze insert is required.

It is quite difficult to press out a biscuit, which has been pretty much brought up, the production and burrs prevent this. The so-called old "old-fashioned" method is often used - with the help of a screwdriver and a pliers.

Signs of the initial stage of breakdown are as follows:

• the presence of oily stains under the car in the area where the power steering is located;
• poor responsiveness while driving;
• insufficient controllability at speeds over 80 km / h;
• knocking and creaking while driving on cobblestones or bumps;
• biting the steering wheel when turning to the extreme left or right position.

It is not recommended to carry out diagnostics and repairs on your own, since the dismantling process is quite complicated, and you cannot do without the qualified help of the service center master.

• negative effects of corrosion due to lack of tightness and moisture seepage inside;
• insufficient fluid level in the power steering system;
• defects in the manufacture of parts;
• installation of substandard and non-original spare parts;
• aggressive driving style;
• operation under unacceptable temperature conditions.

After ordering

with an indication of the list of services, the car is placed in a separate box. Many sensors and sensors are connected. During operation, they read information, transmit it to the central monitor. The specialist analyzes the indicators, decides on partial or complete repairs. As for the steering rack, it is immediately dismantled and tested on a special table, clamped in a metal vice. During the diagnosis, a decision is made to replace components and spare parts. The selection is carried out in accordance with the marking of the catalog for the given vehicle.

After complete disassembly, the parts are cleaned with a solution to remove dirt and dried. The body is checked for defects. Only if there are no cracks on the aluminum body can we talk about a partial repair. Replacement and installation always ends with testing the unit for operability and possible defects. Further, the successful completion and transfer of the technical means into the hands of the owner.

1. Come on time technical inspection if the machine is under warranty service. Delaying diagnostics may void the warranty.
2. Avoid aggressive driving. In the course of such a ride, the load on all parts increases several times, and on the steering gear, as well.
3. Twist the steering wheel less in cold, unheated oil. Wait until it warms up to a temperature of 40 ℃, then start driving.
4. Monitor the external state of the power steering. As soon as you see oily stains and streaks, immediately seek advice from a car service.
5. Fill only with the oil prescribed by the manufacturer. No other brands are undesirable, with the exception of recommendations from service station specialists.

Consider what the Hyundai Getz steering rack consists of, signs of a malfunction of the steering rack, the main causes of breakage and wear of the rails, how best to diagnose the malfunction and repair the Getz rack.

Each car has a mechanism that transfers the force from the rotation of the steering wheel to the steered wheels. According to the principle of power transmission, this can be a worm gear, a screw-ball nut and a rack and pinion mechanism. It is the steering rack with a rack and pinion drive that has received the greatest distribution on cars and small trucks. It is compact, provides good handling, is reliable and durable.

• With a mechanical drive. This simplest and most common device consists of a gear train at the end of the steering shaft and a special rack with teeth of the same pitch. The rods at both ends make a movable connection with the rack.
• Hydraulic rail. A hydraulic booster is built into the design, which reduces steering effort. This allows for a smaller gear ratio and sharper steering response. The power steering pump is driven from the crankshaft pulley by means of a poly V-belt.
• The electric rack and pinion mechanism differs from the hydraulic one by the presence of a special electric motor in the mechanism, which also facilitates driving. The electric motor can be installed both on the shaft and combined with the rack housing.

All types of steering racks are similar and have the following main components:

• The crankcase or housing, cast from an aluminum alloy, is used to fit inside moving machinery. It itself is attached to the engine shield, at the top location of the rail, or to a special subframe, at the bottom location.
• Drive gear or cogwheel.It is mounted on bearings, connected directly or through a cardan with a steering shaft.
• Directly the rail itself. It has a special notch on only one surface, on the reverse side it is pressed by a special spring to eliminate backlash in the connection.
• Retaining ring and gland sleeve. They are installed along the edges of the rail, ensure its tightness and limit the maximum movement.

Unfortunately, sooner or later, this unit fails and the Getz rail may need to be repaired or replaced.

Frequent races on curbs and abrupt starts with inverted wheels also reduce the resource. The steering mechanism is rigidly connected to the wheels, so it will take all the shocks on itself. In addition, increased dustiness and pollution leads to the failure of the anthers. Dirt trapped inside the steering rack quickly finishes off the knot itself.

The main symptoms of a malfunction of the steering rack are distinguished:

• Knocking on small bumps, especially when driving straight. Calms down when turning the steering wheel all the way.
• There is no steering effort or disappears at zero steering position.
• The steering wheel reluctantly returns to zero position after cornering.
• Increased reaction of the car to the rotation of the steering wheel, the steering angle does not correspond to the steering angle.
• The steering wheel rotates involuntarily.
• Reducing the fluid level in the reservoir of the power steering system, leaks outside the rack and pinion mechanism.

Usually, this requires the removal of the unit from the car with its subsequent disassembly and troubleshooting. During the appraisal work, the following parameters are checked:

• Integrity of the seals and contamination of the bypass valves (in the case of a hydraulic amplification mechanism). Damage to hydraulic pipes and connections.
• Worn gear teeth and rack itself. Increased wear in the near-zero zone is traditional. Measurements are carried out using special probes and measuring equipment in order to accurately assess the possibility of further restoration of the unit.
• Teflon bushings and rail tips are worn.
• Weakening of the pressure spring force.
• Correct operation of the electric motor or power steering pump.
• Seizure marks on the walls of the working cylinder.

If, during the inspection and communication with the client, it turns out that the Getz rack needs to be repaired, then the shaft journals are ground to a repair size, the gear teeth are ground with subsequent lapping. New support bushings are manufactured and all oil seals and seals are replaced.

When the wear exceeds the permissible limit, the damaged parts are replaced with new ones. After that, the finished Hyundai Getz steering rack is filled with lubricant and checked at a special stand for compliance with the factory parameters.

The repaired Hyundai Getz steering rack is installed back on the car and the wheel alignment is mandatory. It should be noted that if the service life of the new rail is about 200-250 thousand kilometers, then after the repair of the Getz rail this figure will be lower.

In conclusion, we can cite a few tips regarding the operation of the steering mechanism for all car enthusiasts.

• Go around all the pits and bumps, do not try to jump over the obstacle. The principle "more speed - fewer holes" certainly does not work here.
• Do not get carried away with a long ride with the steering wheel turned to the extreme position.
• Watch the integrity of the anthers, damaged ones must be replaced immediately.
• Do not allow the fluid level in the power steering reservoir to fall below the minimum; replace it regularly.
• In the cold season, after leaving the parking lot, do not make sudden movements with the steering wheel - let the oil in the rack crankcase warm up to normal temperature.
• Wheels must be installed only of the dimension and offset provided by the manufacturer.

the steering rack knocks is it possible to pull it up if yes then how grateful in advance

I should also know what it is

to 06a5SiW3: Good day, the main thing there is to guess with the adjustment (not to overtighten), otherwise the steering wheel will be too tight. And not to hold out the identity is bad.It is necessary to unscrew the 4 bolts securing the rail to the subframe, and 4 bolts securing the subframe to the body, the lock nut on the rail, well, tighten the steering insert itself until it stops, and then a little back one hour. that is, not half a turn, not a quarter turn, but only one hour on the dial (approximately). but it is better to first remove the steering insert and look at it, if the dusting of the insert is erased, then you need to replace it with a new one. ... If this is a knock from the steering insert, then that's it, with adjustment. And initially you need to check the steering rods, and tips, as well as the bushing on the right side of the rack. You can also add that the calipers and loose rubber bands of the stabilizer, as well as the stabilizer struts, can also knock, but this happens less often.

I will add a schematic. For clarity *) The steering rack is tightened with 11 bolts. And the tightening torque is the same as mATr1xX - until it stops minus an hour.

You can pull up yourself. As a rule, this happens at about 70 pokes. Use a long chisel. Tighten 16 turns. Please note that you can tighten it only once, then repair or replacement.

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The maneuverability of the car depends on the correct distribution of the effort of the driver's hands on the wheels, and the steering rack is responsible for this. Uncertain noise from the rail, leakage, too much free play - these defects can be detected even by novice car owners. Repair of the steering rack Hyundai Getz, as well as its replacement with a restored or new one - this is offered by our company to owners of Hyundai Getz cars. All repair work, including professional diagnostics, will be carried out using modern equipment. Only highly qualified specialists will be engaged in your car. All stages of work and used spare parts are mandatory checked for compliance with quality in the repair process. In addition, we sell Hyundai Getz steering racks - new, reconditioned used and on order.

All repair work will be carried out by qualified specialists, and therefore we clearly guarantee the highest quality of the repair performed. Six months - this is the warranty period that we provide for the steering rack and work on its repair. Its repeated repair is carried out by us free of charge, provided the only condition is fulfilled that the warranty obligations were fulfilled by the driver.

A personal approach to all customers, efficiency of work, a large selection of parts in our warehouses - this gives you confidence that the repair of the Hyundai Getz steering rack in our company will be performed at the highest level. Do-it-yourself repair in the absence of skill, contacting a poor-quality car service is the possibility of a final breakdown of the device and the appearance of a dangerous situation on the road. Only craftsmen with extensive experience in a similar segment of the car market can make high-quality repairs.

kolj

Drives: Hyundai getz
With us from 07.11.14
Total Posts: 5

the steering rack knocks who knows how to tighten the adjusting bolt and how to get to it I want to know in more detail

NikolAs

club expert rides on: Hyundai getz
With us from 14.05.09
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Sorry. Are you sure that it is the steering rack that knocks? The fact is that it is possible to tighten it, but no matter how worse it can be done. It is not necessary to tighten correctly, but to adjust the steering rack! A moderate “knock” of reiki on the Getz is a common thing. as if they consider a small barely noticeable knock to be the norm. Please describe how it was determined that it was the steering rack that knocks, and, for example, not the tips, thrust or anti-roll bar due to sagging bushings (rubber bands). You see, first you need to know exactly the “disease”, and then treat it. Otherwise you can spoil it. Well that's it, just advice! Good luck!

kolj

Drives: Hyundai getz
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to NikolAs: Thank you very much for your attention and understanding. Everything needs to be adjusted correctly, not tightened. When the car moves on the pits, a dull knock is heard, if you turn the steering wheel sharply to the right to the left when the engine is off, then a distinct knock is heard from below in the area of ​​the rail. The rods and everything else was checked in order. Question? How to get there to adjust or replace the bushing. Do not disassemble the entire suspension? If there is any good advice, I will be grateful! All the best!

NikolAs

club expert rides on: Hyundai getz
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Total Posts: 1449

Advice in this case, if, as you write, “when the car is moving in the pits, a dull knock is heard. “, Then I suspect that the anti-roll bar bushings (a penny part) have sagged (worn out); here is its number 54812-1с000 or an analogue 54813-1с010. I think it is worth replacing them and then, after testing in the movement of the car, feel the difference. Maybe this moment will help you solve the problem and not go into the jungle with steering rack adjustment, which may not be a necessary procedure in your case at all! As they say, a very high cost of an operation to remove tonsils can only be if it is done through the anus, sorry!)

So start by replacing the anti-roll bar bushings. For some reason I am sure that this will solve your problem. The knock described by you is most likely from the development of the stabilizer bushings.

This is how they look (there are two of them)

And here they are installed, position 2

kolj

Drives: Hyundai getz
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to NikolAs: Thank you so much for the good advice. Yes, when driving, the knock is most likely bushings. But when you turn the steering wheel sharply to the right to the left and the knock comes straight from the steering rack in the middle, what's this? My name is Nikolai. Judging by your photos, you are from St. Petersburg. I have you request. If it does not bother you, is it possible to discuss this topic by phone. My phone number is 89500339194. Dial, I will reset and call you. Thank you so much again.

NikolAs

club expert rides on: Hyundai getz
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Hello namesake!) I'm from Belarus. I just went on business in the spring to St. Petersburg, here are the pictures from St. Petersburg) You can grind the topic on any skype. Now I will throw off my coordinates in a personal message. Good luck!

kolj

Drives: Hyundai getz
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to NikolAs: Thank you! If there is an opportunity tomorrow, that is, 11/18/14 wherever in the area from 21-30 to 23-00 I will call.

Jesus

Drives: Hyundai tucson
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It is unlikely that the stub bushings will give voice to a muffled and, as I understand it, a car standing still, with a sharp movement of the steering wheel to the sides.

As a rule, reiki with power steering can produce such sounds, being completely serviceable, because there is no backing up with liquid and the central mechanism has free movement, in caprolon bushings.

Try to turn the steering wheel to the left and from under the hood pull from the right side by the rod or the rack shaft, up and down. If an annoying knock appears, repair the rail. if not, shaft wear is possible and knocking will only occur when the steering wheel is straight. Then, too, for repairs or try it yourself (removing the rail and disassembling it) to turn the drive shaft 180 degrees relative to the main shaft.

(this is if the replacement of the bushings does not give a result.;)))

kolj

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to Jesus: Thank you very much, explained very sensibly. Let you be very lucky, well, whatever!

Knock on Hyundai steering rack. Repair!