2005 Hyundai Sonata rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel brake cylinder	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


At the transverse control arm	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On chassis	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm


At the axle support	81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft110–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm


At the axle support	81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft110–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm


On chassis	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


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm upper


At the axle support	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	59–66.38 lbf⋅ft59–66.38 lbf⋅ft80–90 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Wheel bearing unit	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


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 2005 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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