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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2 (DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY)FRONT DRIVESHAFTREPAIR PROCEDURESDISASSEMBLY
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD

Repair procedures: Disassembly

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
  • Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
  • The boot band should be replaced with a new one.
  1. Remove the circlip (B) from driveshaft splines (A) of the transaxle side PTJ case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Splines With Circlip
    G06847081Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the both boot clamps from the transaxle side PTJ case.
    1. Using a flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the both clamps of the transaxle side.
      Fig 2: Removing Clamps From Transaxle Side Using Flat-Tipped Screwdriver
      G06847082Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull out the boot from the transaxle side joint (PTJ).
  4. Remove the clip (C) from the PTJ case (B).
  5. While dividing joint (PTJ) boot (A) of the transaxle side, wipe the grease in PTJ case (B) and collect them respectively.
    Fig 3: Identifying PTJ Boot And Case With Clip
    G06847083Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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