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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003SANTA FE BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEMGENERALTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, Automatic
Torque Specifications
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
Torque Specifications
| Item | Nm | kg cm | lb.ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring harness bracket | 20--26 | 200--260 | 14--18 |
| Control cable bracket bolt | 20--26 | 200--260 | 14--18 |
| Fluid temperature sensor | 27--33 | 270--330 | 19--23 |
| Eye bolt | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Oil cooler feed tube | 11--13 | 110--130 | 8--9 |
| Oil filter | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Input shaft speed sensor | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Output shaft speed sensor | 18--25 | 180--250 | 13--18 |
| Manual control lever | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Transaxle range switch | 4-6 | 40--60 | 3--4 |
| Speedometer gear | 8--10 | 80--100 | 6--7 |
| Valve body cover | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Valve body mounting bolt | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Manual control shaft detent | 5--7 | 50--70 | 4-5 |
| Rear cover | 20--26 | 200--260 | 14--18 |
| Torque converter housing | 42--54 | 420--540 | 29--38 |
| Oil pump | 20--261 | 200--260 | 14--18 |
| Transfer drive gear | 6--22 | 160--220 | 11--15 |
| Output shaft lock nut | 160--180 | 1600--1800 | 110--126 |
| Output shaft bearing retainer | 20--26 | 200--260 | 14--18 |
| Oil filler plug | 29--34 | 290--340 | 20--24 |
| Oil drain plug | 29--34 | 290--340 | 20--24 |
| Transfer drive gear lock nut | 180--210 | 1800--2100 | 126--147 |
| Differential drive gear to subframe bolts | 130--140 | 1300--1400 | 91--98 |
| Valve body | 10--12 | 100--120 | 7--8 |
| Solenoid valve support | 5--7 | 50--70 | 4-5 |
| Plate | 5--7 | 50--70 | 4-5 |
| Pressure check plug | 8--10 | 80--100 | 6--7 |
| Front roll stopper bracket to subframe bolts | 40--55 | 400--550 | 29--38 |
| Front roll stopper insulator bolt and nut | 50--65 | 500--650 | 36--47 |
| Front roll stopper bracket to transaxle bolts | 60--80 | 600--800 | 43--58 |
| Rear roll stopper bracket | 40--55 | 400--550 | 29--38 |
| Rear roll stopper insulator bolt and nut | 50--60 | 500--650 | 36--47 |
| Rear roll stopper bracket to transaxle bolts | 60--80 | 600--800 | 43--58 |
| Transfer case assembly to transaxle mounting bolt | 64--70 | 640--700 | 47--51 |
| Transfer case bracket bolt | 24--28 | 240--280 | 17--20 |
| Transfer case assembly to engine block | 50--54 | 500--540 | 36--39 |
| Transfer case oil drain plug | 34--38 | 340--380 | 25--28 |
| Transfer case oil filler plug | 34--38 | 340--380 | 25--28 |
| Transfer case flange bolt | 34--37 | 340--370 | 25--28 |
| Pinion case flange bolt | 34--37 | 340--370 | 25--28 |
| Transaxle mounting sub bracket nut | 60--80 | 600--800 | 43--58 |
| Transaxle mounting bracket bolts | 40--55 | 400--550 | 29--38 |
| Transaxle mounting insulator bolt | 90--110 | 900--1100 | 65--80 |
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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.