Coupling Assembly: Disassembly

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, FWDSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove the coupling flange mounting nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Flange Mounting Nut
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  2. Remove the flange spacer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Flange Spacer
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  3. Remove the coupling flange oil seal.
    Fig 3: Identifying Coupling Flange Oil Seal
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  4. Using a general tool, 3-way puller, remove the flange assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Flange Assembly
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  5. Remove the flange oil seal using special tool (09432 33200).
    Fig 5: Removing Flange Oil Seal
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  6. Remove the coupling case assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Coupling Case
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    1. Remove the coupling case oil seal
      Fig 7: Removing Coupling Case Oil Seal
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