Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Front Suspension System
Components and components location
Components Location |
1. Front sub
frame 2. Drive shaft 3. Steering gear box |
4. Front stabilizer
bar 5. Front lower arm 6. Front knuckle assembly |
Front Strut Assembly. Components and components location
Components |
1. Strut assembly 2. Spring lower pad 3. Dust cover 4. Coil spring 5. Spring upper pad |
6. Bumper rubber 7. Insulator assembly & sturt bearing 8. Lock nut 9. Insulator cap |
Front Strut Assembly. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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4. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then remove the brake hose bracket
from the strut assembly.
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5. |
Loosen the upper strut mounting nuts (A).
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6. |
Remove the front strut assembly from the front axle by loosening the
bolts & nuts (A).
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Disassembly |
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1. |
Remove the insulator cap (A).
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2. |
Using the spring compressor, compress the coil spring (A).
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3. |
Using SST (0K546-F6100), loosen the self locking nut.
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4. |
Remove the insulator, spring pad, coil spring and dust cover from the
strut assembly.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
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2. |
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
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3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Reassembly |
1. |
Install the insulator, spring pad, coil spring and dust cover from the
strut assembly.
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2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation
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3. |
Using the special tool (0K546-F6100), install the self locking nut.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Front Lower Arm. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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5. |
Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame after loosening the mounting
bolts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
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3. |
Check the lower arm for deformation.
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4. |
Check the all bolts and nuts.
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Replacement |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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5. |
Remove the ball joint assembly after loosening the bolt (A) and nut
(B).
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Front Stabilizer Bar. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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5. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) using the SST (09568-2J100).
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6. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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7. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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8. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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9. |
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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10. |
Disconnect the R-MDPS main connector (A). [R-MDPS Type only]
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11. |
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A) from the sub frame after loosening
the mounting bolt.
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12. |
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) by loosening the bolt (A), (B).
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13. |
Remove the sub frame stay after loosening the mounting bolts (A, B)
and nut (C).
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14. |
Loosen the sub frame mounting nuts (A).
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15. |
Remove the sub frame.
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16. |
Remove the heat protector (A).
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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17. |
Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front sub frame by loosening
the mounting bolts.
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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18. |
Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the sub frame after loosening the
mounting bolts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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3. |
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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Installation |
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Sub Frame. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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5. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) using the SST (09568-2J100).
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6. |
Remove the split pin and nut (A).
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7. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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8. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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9. |
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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10. |
Disconnect the R-MDPS main connector (A). [R-MDPS Type only]
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11. |
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A) from the sub frame after loosening
the mounting bolt.
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12. |
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) by loosening the bolt (A), (B).
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13. |
Remove the sub frame stay after loosening the mounting bolts (A, B)
and nut (C).
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14. |
Loosen the sub frame mounting nuts (A).
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15. |
Remove the sub frame.
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16. |
Remove the heat protector (A).
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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17. |
Remove the steering gearbox (A) from the front sub frame by loosening
the mounting bolts.
[R-MDPS]
[C-MDPS]
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18. |
Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the sub frame after loosening the
mounting bolts.
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Installation |
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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