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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 19 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM)SHIFT LEVERREPAIR PROCEDURESINSPECTION
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD
Repair procedures: Inspection
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Check the select cable for proper operation and for damage.
- Check the shift cable for proper operation and for damage.
- Check the boots for damage.
- Check the boots for wear abrasion sticking, restricted movement or damage.
- Check for the weak or damaged spring.
- Check operation of the transaxle side lever when operating the body side lever after installing the shift lever. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, R-range)
- Check the position of the skirt part whether it's not moved after shifting the shift lever to R-range.
- Adjust the length of the select side cable with the length adjusting jig if you feel bumping while you are driving.
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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.