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Hyundai 2012 Sonata User Manual

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Maintenance

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.

Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.

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