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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1996ELANTRA L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSREAR WHEEL BEARING - NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8L
Rear Wheel Bearing - Nut Torque Specification
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Rear Wheel Bearing - Nut Torque Specification
Group: CHASSIS
Number: 97-50-003
Date: JUNE, 1997
Model: 1997 TIBURON
1996-97 ELANTRA
Subject
REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL BEARING NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION
(SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION)
DESCRIPTION:
The rear drum brake components illustration and the wheel bearing nut torque specification shown in the 1996 & 1997 Elantra and the 1997 Tiburon Shop Manuals are incorrect.

The correct illustration of rear drum brake components and the wheel bearing nut torque specification are shown.
Please make the correction as indicated, and write the TSB number at the bottom of the page in the appropriate Shop Manuals for future reference.
Number: 97-50-003
Date: JUNE, 1997
Model: 1997 TIBURON
1996-97 ELANTRA
Subject
REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL BEARING NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION
(SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION)
DESCRIPTION:
The rear drum brake components illustration and the wheel bearing nut torque specification shown in the 1996 & 1997 Elantra and the 1997 Tiburon Shop Manuals are incorrect.
The correct illustration of rear drum brake components and the wheel bearing nut torque specification are shown.
Please make the correction as indicated, and write the TSB number at the bottom of the page in the appropriate Shop Manuals for future reference.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.