2012 Hyundai Santa Fe rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Brake anchor plate	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod


On rear axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


With two-wheel drive	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
With all-wheel drive	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On rear axle	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


With all-wheel drive	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle carrier


On chassis	132.76–162.26 lbf⋅ft132.76–162.26 lbf⋅ft180–220 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm


On chassis	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer


2.0 CRDi 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2012.9–)	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
All other modifications	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m


Stabilizer of rear axle on axle	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_more2.0 CRDi 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2012.9–)


On rear axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm upper


On rear axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


With all-wheel drive	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Central nuts	177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft240–270 N⋅m
Wheel bearing unit	59–66.38 lbf⋅ft59–66.38 lbf⋅ft80–90 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Wheel attachment	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

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.

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe generations

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

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Third generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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