2018 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Differential oil drain plug	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox


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

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Gearbox A6LF2	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreManual gearbox


Gearbox M6LF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreWith manual transmission


Gearbox M6LF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Gearbox A6LF2	2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft3–5 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug


With automatic gearbox	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 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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