2016 Hyundai Santa Fe front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m
At the brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Steering gear	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft24–34 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut

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


On chassis	40.57–55.32 lbf⋅ft40.57–55.32 lbf⋅ft55–75 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	40.57–55.32 lbf⋅ft40.57–55.32 lbf⋅ft55–75 N⋅m
On stub axle	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension


Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Stabilizer of front axle on axle	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreTransverse control arm


Front	88.51–103.26 lbf⋅ft88.51–103.26 lbf⋅ft120–140 N⋅m
On stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Rear	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 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	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 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 2016 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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Service Intervals

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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe generations

In 2016 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Santa Fe. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Third generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe generations

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