SERVICE MANUAL
  Applies to: Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon 1998-2001
GROUP
Suspension System Tires/Wheels
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WHEEL RUNOUT 
  1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with floor stands.

  1. Measure wheel runout with a dial indicator as illustrated.

  1. Replace the wheel if wheel runout exceeds the limit.

    Wheel runout
    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    Steel type wheel (radial) (average of LH & RH) 0.6 mm ( 0.024 in )
    Steel type wheel (axial) 1.0 mm ( 0.039 in )
    Aluminum type wheel (radial) 0.3 mm ( 0.012 in )
    Aluminum type wheel (axial) 0.3 mm ( 0.012 in )
WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING
  1. Steel and aluminum alloy wheel tightening torque.

    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
    Specified torque 90-110 Nm ( 900-1,100 kg·cm, 66-81 lb·ft )
    CAUTION
    When using impact-wrench, final tightening torque should be checked using a hand torque wrench.
  1. Tightening order.

    Go around the wheel tightening every other nut until they are all tight.Then double-check each nut for tightness.

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY INSPECTION
  1. Inspect the play of the bearing while the vehicle is jacked up and resting on floor jack.

  1. If there is any play, remove the hub cap and then release the parking brake.

  1. Check the bearing end play. Place a dial gauge against the hub surface, then move the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is end play.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    Service limit 0.005-0.025 mm ( 0.0002-0.001 in )
    or less

  1. If the end play exceeds the limit, the rear wheel bearing nut should be tightened to the specified torque and check the end play again.

  1. Replace the rear hub bearing unit if an adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.

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WHEEL ROTATION 
  1. Rotate the tires in the patterns illustrated.

    CAUTION
    The temporary spare tire should not used in the wheel rotation.
Checking for pull and wander

If the steering pulls to one side, use the following wheel rotation by following procedure.

  1. Interchange the front right and front left tires, and perform the road test in order to confirm the vehicle stability.

  1. If the steering wheel pulls to opposite side, interchange the front and rear tires, and again perform the road test.

  1. If the steering wheel continues to pull to one side. Interchange the front right and left tires again, and again perform the road test.

  1. If the steering wheel continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.

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WHEEL 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALUMINUM TYPE WHEELS
  1. Aluminum wheels need special attention. If salt or chemicals have adhered to the wheels, they need to be rinsed off as soon as possible. After cleaning the wheels, a coating of wax should be applied to prevent corrosion.

  1. When cleaning the vehicle with steam, do not direct steam onto the aluminum type wheels.

    • Clean the hub surface of aluminum type wheels.
    • After tightening wheel nut by finger, tighten them to specifications.
    • Do not use an impact wrench or push the wrench by foot to tighten the wheel nuts
    • Do not apply oil to the threaded portions.
TIRE CHAINS AND SNOW TIRES
  1. Use tire chains only on front wheels, not on rear wheels.

  1. When using snow tires, use them on all for wheels for maneuverability and safety.