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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2017SANTA FE SE, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESLOCKING HUBSDRIVESHAFT & AXLE - GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONTIGHTENING TORQUE
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE, FWD
Tightening torque
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE, FWDSECTION Tightening torque
DRIVESHAFT & AXLE TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Items | N.m | kgf.m | lb-ft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Tire wheel lug nuts | 107.9 ~ 127.5 | 11.0 ~ 13.0 | 79.6 ~ 94.0 |
| Driveshaft caulking nut | 294.2 ~ 313.8 | 30.0 ~ 32.0 | 217.0 ~ 231.5 | |
| Strut assembly lower mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Brake caliper mounting bolt | 83.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.5 ~ 10.0 | 61.5 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 8.0 | |
| Brake disc mounting screw | 4.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Hub assembly mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Lower arm ball joint mounting bolt | 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 | |
| Tie rod end ball joint mounting nut | 23.5 ~ 33.3 | 2.4 ~ 3.4 | 17.4 ~ 24.6 | |
| Rear | Tire wheel lug nuts | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Driveshaft castle nut | 274.6 ~ 294.2 | 28.0 ~30.0 | 202.5 ~ 217.0 | |
| Shock absorber lower mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Brake caliper mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 58.8 | 5.0 ~ 6.0 | 36.2 ~ 43.4 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 8.0 | |
| Brake disc mounting screw | 4.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Hub assembly mounting bolt | 78.5 ~ 98.1 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.9 ~ 72.3 | |
| Upper arm mounting bolt | 2WD: 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| 4WD: 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 | ||
| Lower arm mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Assist arm ball joint mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Trailing arm mounting bolt | 44.1 ~ 53.9 | 4.5 ~ 5.5 | 32.5 ~ 39.7 | |
| propeller | Front propeller shaft mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| shaft | Propeller shaft center bearing bracket mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 53.9 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| Rear Differential | Rear propeller shaft mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| Rear differential mounting bolt | 68.6 ~ 88.3 | 7.0 ~ 9.0 | 50.6 ~ 65.1 | |
| Differential cover mounting bolt | 39.2 ~ 49.0 | 4.0 ~ 5.0 | 28.9 ~ 36.2 | |
| Rear differential drain plug | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 | |
| Rear differential filler plug | 39.2 ~ 58.8 | 4.0 ~ 6.0 | 28.9 ~ 43.3 | |
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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.