Hyundai Santa Fe: Automatic Transaxle. Repair procedures - Automatic Transaxle System - Automatic Transaxle SystemHyundai Santa Fe: Automatic Transaxle. Repair procedures

Removal

1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
3.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
4.
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connect (A) and solenoid valve connector (B).
5.
Remove the shift cable (B) after removing the nut (C) and the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
(A) 14.7 ~21.6 N.m(1.5 ~2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~15.9 lb-ft)
(C) 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

6.
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
(A) 10.8~13.7N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.1~10.1lb-ft)

7.
Disconnect the coolant hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle coolant hose clamp (A).
8.
Remove the wiring mounting clip (C).
9.
Remove the coolant pipe mounting bolts (A).
10.
Remove the coolant pipe(B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 8.8~13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5~10.1lb-ft)

11.
Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).
12.
After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the fender side cover (A).
13.
Disconnect the pad(A).
14.
Assembled the engine support fixture (A).
15.
Remove the hood.
16.
Using the engine support fixture (A) , hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
17.
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A),(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

18.
Remove the mounting bracket cover (A).
19.
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3~107.9 N.m (9.0~11.0 kgf.m, 65.1~79.6 lb-ft)

20.
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolts (A).
21.
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (B).
Tightening torque:
58.8~78.5 N.m (6.0~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4~57.9 lb-ft)

22.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8~11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)

23.
Remove the side cover (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8~11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)

24.
Remove the following items;
2WD
A.
Sub frame assembly.
B.
Drive shaft assembly.
4WD
A.
Sub frame assembly.
B.
Drive shaft assembly.
C.
Transfer assembly.
25.
Remove the dust cover(A).
26.
Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

27.
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)


Installation

1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit.
When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09453-3L240).
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
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Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
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Adding coolant.
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After replacing the automatic transaxle, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) using the GDS tool. DTC cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery.
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When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.

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Perform TCM learning after replacing the transaxle to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.

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