Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 year). Manual — part 781

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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INSTALLATION

E16F245F

1.

Install the strut assembly and then tighten the strut
upper mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
44.1~58.8 (4.5~6.0, 32.5~43.4)

A

SCMSS6001D

2.

Install the wheel speed sensor cable(A) and strut
lower mounting bolts(B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Bolt(B) : 152.0~171.6 (15.5~17.5, 112.1~126.6)

A

B

SCMSS6030D

3.

Install the front stabilizer link (A) to the strut assembly.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Nut(B) : 98.1~117.7 (10.0~12.0, 72.3~86.8)

A

B

SCMSS6504D

4.

Install the wheel and tire (A) to the front hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6)

B

C

A

SCMSS6502D

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when
installing the front wheel and tire (A).

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SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT LOWER ARM

COMPONENT

EA0C06AB

1. Front lower arm

TORQUE : Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft)

1

137.3~156.9

(14~16, 101.3~115.7)

137.3~156.9

(14~16, 101.3~115.7)

SCMSS6502L

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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REMOVAL

E1F461EA

1.

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely sup-
ported.

2.

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub
(B).

B

C

A

SCMSS6502D

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when
removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3.

Remove the split pin and front lower arm mounting
bolt (B) from the knuckle (A).

B

A

SCMSS6505D

4.

Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A,B) and then
remove the lower arm.

B

A

SCMSS6002D

CAUTION

If the bush is excessive worn and damaged, re-
place the lower arm assembly.

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SUSPENSION SYSTEM

INSPECTION

ECA7D9CF

1.

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.

Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.

3.

Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.

4.

Check all bolts.

INSTALLATION

EFFDBA92

1.

Install the lower arm and then tighten the lower arm
mounting bolts (A, B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Bolt(A) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Bolt(B) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)

B

A

SCMSS6002D

2.

Install the split pin and front lower arm mounting bolt
(B) to the knuckle (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
98.1~117.7 (10.0~12.0, 72.3~86.8)

B

A

SCMSS6505D

3.

Install the wheel and tire (A) to the front hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6)

B

C

A

SCMSS6502D

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when
installing the front wheel and tire (A).