This procedure covers the removal and installation of the power steering pump pulley on a 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L I4 engine, noting that these vehicles use electric power steering without a traditional hydraulic pump.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Verify vehicle identification and confirm the presence or absence of a hydraulic power steering pump before proceeding
2. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake
3. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
4. Allow engine to cool completely if recently operated
5. Disconnect negative battery terminal and wait 3 minutes for airbag system discharge

Procedure

1. 1

   Verify Power Steering System Type
   Open the hood and visually inspect the engine bay. The 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L I4 engine uses Electric Power Steering (EPS). There will be no power steering fluid reservoir, no hydraulic pump mounted to the engine, and no belt-driven power steering pump pulley. The electric power steering motor is integrated with the steering rack assembly under the vehicle.
2. 2

   Identify Accessory Drive Components
   Locate the serpentine belt and accessory drive system on the front of the engine. You will find pulleys for the alternator, A/C compressor, crankshaft, and possibly water pump or idler pulleys, but no power steering pump pulley. Refer to the underhood belt routing diagram for confirmation.
3. 3

   Inspect for Aftermarket or Hybrid Systems
   In rare cases where an aftermarket hydraulic system has been installed, verify the pump type and consult aftermarket documentation. OEM configuration does not include a hydraulic power steering pump on this engine and model year combination.
4. 4

   Check for Misdiagnosis
   If you are experiencing noise from the front of the engine that was attributed to a power steering pump pulley, inspect the alternator pulley, A/C compressor pulley, idler pulleys, and serpentine belt tensioner instead. These are the actual belt-driven components on this vehicle.
5. 5

   Reconnect Battery
   Reconnect the negative battery terminal. No further work is required for power steering pump pulley service as this component does not exist on this vehicle configuration.

Reassembly

1. No reassembly required as this vehicle does not have a power steering pump pulley
2. If diagnostic work was performed on accessory drive components, ensure all fasteners are properly torqued and the serpentine belt is correctly routed
3. Reset any fault codes if battery was disconnected for extended period

Verification

• Confirm vehicle identification matches 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L I4 engine
• Verify Electric Power Steering system operates normally by starting engine and turning steering wheel lock-to-lock
• Check for any dashboard warning lights related to steering system
• If steering concerns persist, perform electric power steering system diagnostic procedures

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