How to Fix the Stiff Steering Wheel of the Elantra?

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The solutions for a stiff steering wheel in the Elantra are: 1. Apply butter or replace the plain bearing; 2. Add shims to the stabilizer bar bushing; 3. Apply butter inside the dust cover; 4. Remove the steering wheel's airbag clock spring, apply butter, or replace it. The Elantra is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with body dimensions of 4610mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 95.6 kW and a maximum torque of 211 Nm. The drivetrain is front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.