2008 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Front axle drive shaft	147.51–184.39 lbf⋅ft147.51–184.39 lbf⋅ft200–250 N⋅m
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Propeller shaft(s)	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Rear axle drive shaft	147.51–184.39 lbf⋅ft147.51–184.39 lbf⋅ft200–250 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6BA engines	47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft65–85 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA engines	47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft65–85 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

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Manual gearbox	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


Bottom	47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft65–85 N⋅m


Torque converter	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreWith manual transmission


Gearbox M5HF2	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Gearbox A5HF1	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreManual gearbox


Gearbox M5HF2	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m


With automatic gearbox	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m


Oil control plug	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


On chassis	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket	59–81.13 lbf⋅ft59–81.13 lbf⋅ft80–110 N⋅m


Gearbox support	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Second generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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