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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
Intake manifold 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
Top 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Alternator 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 40.5747.94 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 25.8140.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 40.5747.94 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 25.8140.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
Top 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
Power steering pump bracket 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Servo steering pump 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 5.98.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.3810.33 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump pulley 5966.38 lbf⋅ft
Injection hoses 17.720.65 lbf⋅ft
Injection lines must be replaced.
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 22.1325.81 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
At the exhaust manifold 36.8851.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
2.2 CRDi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 137 HP engine (2006.3–) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 5.98.85 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M6 screws 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes.
M8 screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines
M6 screws 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines
M6 × 38 screws 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 38 screws 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB.
First stage 58.27 lbf⋅ft
Screws 1 – 10. Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 120°
Screws 1 – 10.
Third stage 120°
Screws 1 – 10.
Fourth stage 22.1325.08 lbf⋅ft
Laterally fiting screws.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE.
First stage 23.626.55 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Second stage 60°
Third stage 45°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
First stage 47.2 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
Second stage 120°
Third stage 120°
expand_moreValve cover
expand_more2.2 CRDi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 194 HP engine (2009.1–)
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, 2.2 CRDi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 194 HP engine (2009.1–).
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, 2.2 CRDi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 194 HP engine (2009.1–).
First stage 2.954.43 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
Tighten in a number of passes starting in a spiral fashion from the inside outward.
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
First stage 144.56 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 125.39132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 125.39132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 125.39132.76 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 136.45143.82 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft pulley 22.1325.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 88.5195.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Tighten new screws crosswise.
expand_moreFlywheel
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4HA engines 51.6357.53 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 88.5195.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 88.5195.88 lbf⋅ft
Tighten cross-wise.
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 51.6359 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines
expand_moreM10
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Third stage 5°
expand_moreM8
First stage 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Third stage 5°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM11
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 120°
M8 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Vibration damper 22.1325.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 36.8844.25 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain guide rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 66.3881.13 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel toothed belt
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 66.3881.13 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel toothed belt
All other modifications 88.51103.26 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain guide rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 25.8140.57 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 40.5747.94 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 50.1557.53 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel, timing chain
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 40.5747.94 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 50.1557.53 lbf⋅ft
Drive wheel, timing chain
expand_moreTiming case cover
M6 screws 5.98.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
M6 screws 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
Tensioning screws 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 36.8840.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.8840.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Oil drain plug 25.8133.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter cover 23.628.03 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter drain plug 7.38 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing cap
expand_moreOil sump
Figure 6. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB.
Figure 6. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB.
Oil sump top part 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
See figure 6.
Oil sump lower part 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
At the gearbox 29.533.19 lbf⋅ft
M6 screws 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
M9 screws 22.1325.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines
expand_moreOil sump top part
M8 × 22 screws 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Other screws 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump lower part 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 2.954.43 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft sensor 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 172 HP engine (2010.7–) 29.536.88 lbf⋅ft
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 172 HP engine (2010.11–) 29.536.88 lbf⋅ft
2.7 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 168 HP engine (2006.3–) 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
2.7 V6 GLS 4x4 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 186 HP engine (2006.3–) 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 168 HP engine (2006.3–) 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.544.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
M8 screws 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 screws 29.533.19 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 44.2551.63 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
Nuts on the engine mounting 5981.13 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
Screws on engine bracket 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines 44.2559 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Strut 29.540.57 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 132.76147.51 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 103.26118.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
At the bracket 5981.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque support bracket
On chassis subframe 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 29.533.19 lbf⋅ft
Heat shields 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 36.8840.57 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines 22.1325.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines
Heat shields 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.1325.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Heat shields 8.8511.8 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.1325.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.2 Liters D4HB engines 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KE engines 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Hyundai warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Hyundai Santa Fe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe generations

In 2012 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Santa Fe. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Hyundai Santa Fe Second generation facelift model years

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