Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Rear Differential Carrier. Repair procedures

Removal

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.

Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

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

Loosen the drain plug (A) and pull out the differential gear oil.

Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

3.	Remove the rear driveshaft.

4.	Remove the propeller shaft.

5.	Remove cover (B) as loosen screw (A-4ea).

6.	Disconnect the pressure sensor connector (A) and oil hydraulic motor connector (B).

Remove rear differentia assembly (B) as loosen mounting (A-4ea) after install jack

Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

After loosen the bolt and then remove the differential carrier (B) from the coupling (A).

Tightening torque:

56.9 ~ 64.7N.m (5.8 ~ 6.6kgf.m, 42.0~47.7lb-ft)

9.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.

Gear oil is injected.

Specified lubricant:

Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)

Oil quantity :

Fill up to the bottom level of the filler plug hole (About 0.53L)

11.	Check the rear alignment.

Component 1. Rear Differential Carrier 2. Coupling Assembly ...

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