What are the causes of abnormal noise in Hyundai steering gears?

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If abnormal noise occurs when turning the steering wheel, the main focus should be on checking whether the CV joint (constant velocity joint) of the half-shaft is worn. If the inner walls of the left and right CV joints show no signs of wear or pitting, in most cases, the pitting is caused by frequent contact between the inner surfaces of the CV joint and the ball bearings, which are the components transmitting torque (affected by stress). Below are the common causes of abnormal noise in Hyundai steering gears: 1. Aging of the steering tie rod end with excessive play, requiring replacement of the tie rod end and a four-wheel alignment; 2. Oil leakage from the steering gear dust cover, necessitating replacement of the dust cover or reapplication of grease; 3. Steering gear malfunction, possibly due to excessive clearance between the steering gear and gears, requiring replacement of the steering gear; 4. Improper tension or aging of the power steering belt, requiring adjustment of the belt tension or replacement of the belt.