Dorman 926-990 Flexible Steering Coupler Compatible with Select Hyundai/Kia Models

My steering wheel began to clunk so after some research I found out this part could be the culprit, so I ordered this part. We chose this part, although it cost a little more, but it should have the better quality of alloy steel support to hopefully last longer when compared to the other options that may only be made of plastic. Part came in fast, easy to install on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT & now my steering wheel works like new. Pictured is the old part and what it looked like when I took it out and what it should look like and installed. I think it is a great value for the price we paid.

Perfect fit and looks and feels like it will last a long time. It functions as stated and has a good price. The installation is not for the faint of heart.

Perfect fit, solves a loud problem with loud clunking sounds over bumps and when turning. Watch the TRQ video on YT for easy simple to follow directions. Dealer wanted $383 to replace it. I did it in 45 minutes at home with a T30 socket bit. Getting the column back up on the hanger was the hardest part.

Like has happened to so many others who have written reviews, my daughter's 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT developed the dreaded Hyundai steering clunk at about 120,000 miles. We did some research and found everyone else having issues with this coupler. It looked like it was going to be around $400 to pay someone to fix it. So instead, she and I spent most of a day taking apart her steering column, replacing this coupler, and putting everything back together. We turned a $400 repair into a $9 one. You can see in my pictures that the old coupler was just destroyed. Time will tell if this Dorman replacement will last longer. Our initial impression is that it is well-made. Our test drive showed that it fixed the clunk. Her steering is back to like-new. We're satisfied with this Dorman coupler and think you will love the change it makes to your car's steering. Don't let this repair scare you. I am fairly experienced with fixing things, but I also use a wheelchair and have a hard time getting into tight spaces like the floorboard of an Elantra. She has much less repair experience, but she has the boundless confidence that comes with youth and can it into places that I can't. It took us around 4 hours total. Someone more experienced than her and less wheelchair-bound than me could do it much faster than we did. Just watch plenty of videos about it and you'll be fine.

Perfect fit. I suspect it is an OEM part. No Dornan name to be found on the packaging.

Still going strong. Quite fun to install.

We thought we were having suspension or steering front-end issues but it turns out that this little part was the culprit. It acts as a coupler between the electric steering motor and the rest of the steering system and once this part wears out then the steering system's sensors start over-reacting to any bumps in the road. So when you hit a bump then the sensor tries to assist in keeping the steering stable, but the worn out coupler makes everything "loose" and that's when you feel and hear the popping noises in the steering wheel. I found a couple good how-to videos on YouTube and was able to do the work myself. You need the following to do the repair: 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm sockets T30 torx bit socket Flathead screwdriver or small flat bar Phillips screwdriver Important: There are two screws that you have to remove first by turning the steering wheel 90 degrees, and then you re-straighten the steering wheel. Then disconnect the negative battery terminal and let the car sit for at least 20 minutes to allow the air bag systems to dissipate any residual charge, otherwise you risk triggering the air bags when you unhook their couplers during the repair work. The rest of the process is too much to write here in a review but there are plenty of good how-to videos that can walk you through it all. Not a quick or easy repair (mainly because of the cramped space underneath the steering column) but well worth the trouble to replace a $10 part versus paying a small fortune in labor costs at a repair shop. Once I replaced this part, then our car felt back to normal.

While the replacement process was a pain in the neck, once done, the steering in my 2013 Sonata is dramatically better. The coupler in my car was original and based on the picture, was pretty well useless. After taking it out and cleaning the bits and pieces, then replacing with this new coupler and putting everything back together, the steering is much smoother and there is no longer a click or clunk when turning the wheel, especially at low speeds, particularly when parking. I wish I would have known about this part a while ago. I also wish Hyundai would have either made this part out of something a bit sturdier, or made this a bit easier to access for replacement. There are plenty of YouTube videos on the process, including all of the tools, and which wires/harnesses to move. You don’t have to remove the whole steering assembly like I did. It just makes it easier to get at everything.

installation of the coupler took a fair bit of time coupler itself seems good quality You would want to be reasonably handy about a car mostly it was removing interior panels and unplugging numerous wiring leads you will find very good demonstrations and tips on you tube good luck

Se ve muy bien hecho con un excelente terminado, funciona de maravilla solo falta ver la longevidad

Schlechte Qualität und viel teurer als die anderen.

Our 09 elantra was clunking back and forth in the steering motor. While it was a bit of a pain to replace this piece i was glad I did. The original had all the little arms worn off. If you are replacing this yourself keep in mind after putting it back together it may trigger the EPS light on your dash and the steering sensor/computer could need to be recalibrated so it knows the steering wheel is facing straight when it is physically facing straight.

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