Features:

  • Repairs The Common Clunk Vibration or Noise From Hyunda Kia Steering Column Intermediate Shaft
  • For Use With Hyundai Kia TSB Technical Service Bullet 14-ST-002-1
  • Upgraded Rubber Lasts Much Longer The The Original 56315-2K000-FFF
  • The number stamped on the part may vary as it is a manufacturing number and not a part number
  • Manufacturing Number Stamped On Part Will Vary From Batch To Batch
Worked great. Avoided a $500 dealer repair.

Worked perfectly for my 2013 Hyundai Sonata. I put up with the horrible metal-on-metal rattle for a year, then found a very helpful 30-minute YouTube video that took me through the whole repair. I avoided a $500 dealer repair by purchasing this and two other items. Total around $30. The entire repair took me 2 hours. If I had to do it again, it would probably take less than 1. I bought this coupler, a ratchet, and a bit (pictured) from Amazon. That's all you need besides a basic Philips screwdriver. The ratchet and bit are only needed to open the power steering column. I recommend some compressed air to blow out all the rubber shavings you might have. There are a couple ways to do this repair. I prefer the one I used, which does NOT involve dropping the steering column. Try to avoid that one.

No More Clunking! Fixed 2012 Kia Soul

Great replacement if you can DIY. Side by side photo of the destroyed OEM Kia unit that was faulty side by side with the new improved replacement unit from APDTY. Kia won’t recall this huge issue with the steering coupler which is stupid, and they want to charge $500 for the job. Saved myself $500 by not going to the dealership only paid $7-8 for the replacement part. No more clunking sound! Tools I used to drop the steering column to access the steering column motor for 2012 Kia Soul: -phillips head screwdriver (to disassemble plastic covers) -small flathead screwdriver (to pry apart wiring clip harnesses) -sockets: 10mm (3x bolts holding metal plate under column; disconnect battery) 12mm (2x steering column bolts near steering wheel) 14mm (1x steering column bolt by pedals) -t27 torx star bit to disassemble column motor Note: Be careful of steering wheel alignment when putting everything back to its original place.

Perfect Solution for a Poorly Designed Car

My wife's 2013 Sonata had the clunky steering problem, so I ordered this part. After watching Youtube instructional videos I tried it myself. It took me about 4 hours but only because I didn't have the right tools to start with. Once I had a very small 1/4" drive ratchet handle and a T30 bit, it went much better. I could do it again in 2 hours if I needed to. The part fit perfectly and the steering on my spouse's Sonata is tight & quiet again. Very cool. BTW - my Hyundai dealer wanted $200 to change this little part, and I'm ticked off about it. Clearly this is a design flaw on the part of Hyundai and it should be replaced as part of a safety recall. I've owned 3 Sonatas over the years but I won't buy another one. I just hope the rest of the car is better engineered than their power steering system. Can't wait to trade in the Sonata and be rid of it before something else breaks.

You can do it! A little patience and some flexibility to get under the dash.

I checked my ball joints and tie rods trying to figure out what was clunking. They were fine. Did a quick internet search on Kia clunking and instantly it pointed to this part. The dealer wanted $8 for the part and over $300 to install it. A lot of people will try to tell you that KIA will replace it under warranty but not all cars have that option. My 2012 is not one of those cars that KIA will do for free. So this part, how to videos online and a little bit of patience and I save myself 305 bucks. It took me about 2 hours on a Saturday morning to install. And now the car drives like a dream again.

This was exactly what I needed to address my steering issue.

This is a low cost solution to a potentially high cost repair. I watched instructional videos online, purchased the correct ratchet with a swivel head, bought the correct torque bit (T30 I believe for my 2012 Sonata GLS), and chose to install it without having to remove the steering column. Before I began, I disconnected the battery. During the procedure, I also took pictures with my phone to document what wires I disconnected so I could plug everything back together correctly. If you're at all mechanically inclined, have some patience, and watch a couple of videos online on how to install this item, you could potentially save yourself a lot of money. My car no longer has play in the steering and it drives like it's brand new.

Part is a good replacement, But Install is $300++ Hyundai Should Recall This Steering Flaw

Part works fine. I just wish the original ones didn't break. They should recall every Sonota in the world to replace these cheap parts. The steering is dangerous when this cheap part fails fail. The cost to install this part is over $300 at a dealer garage. So, I installed it myself. A $5 dollar part that causes a dangerous situation and over $300 to replace in only 75,000 miles THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED REPAIR.

Fixed the clunk/clicking noise in steering column

Bought this part to fix the clunk/clicking in 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Worked perfectly....Easy fix. Watched the YouTube video on how to fix it myself....Saved hundreds vs. having a repair shop do it. Currently, it not a warranty fix or recall with Hyundai.... Even though it should be. I only have 40k miles on my car.

Kia should have done better

First up, Kia\Hyundai has done a recall on these, so check your mail or Google it, it's covered. Secondly, with my 2012 Kia Soul, even watching the videos pertaining to the Hyundai cars, my Soul was much different to get apart. Honestly, if you aren't inclined to do auto work, take it to your local shop. It took me about 2 hours to replace. I will add to that, if you are working on a Kia, there is a long bolt that lets the steering column loose. It's hard to get to, and except some knuckle blood.

Great Part At A Great Price!

This replacement part is exactly what I needed! The company that I purchased it from, also had a YouTube video on how to install this part. Which was a huge help! This by far has to be one of the dumbest parts designed for my Hyundai steering column. The part is so small and over time disintegrates and gets shredded. To replace this part the whole steering column needs to be disassembled. Took me about 4 hours taking my time to do it. If you watch the online video. You can change this part out as well. It is just a lot of work, in a tight space, for such a small part that could of been designed better. This part will do the trick and hopefully will last the rest of the life of the car.

Part is fine, but installation was a little more than expected.

Done a few of these on various Hyundai products. This was my first late model Forte. Honestly, it was a bit of a whipping. Had to remove the column from the vehicle to get it to install correctly. It’s a little much for the average DIYer, without scantools and a box full of tools to work with. So, for the late model cars - I think this was a 2015(?), drop the column. Be careful with the harness as it can get pinched, like it did in the photo I shared. Don’t need a wiring repair on top of a bushing replacement.

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