2009 Hyundai Sonata transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft200–280 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KC 160 HP	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KD 162 HP	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


With concentric slave cylinder	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreOn the engine block


Top	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreBottom


With automatic gearbox	47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft65–85 N⋅m
Manual gearbox	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m


On engine sump	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m


Torque converter	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Manual gearbox	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filler plug	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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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