2006 Hyundai Sonata 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

expand_moreBrake line


M10	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M12	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 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	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreSteering gear


Hyundai diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 134 HP	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Hyundai gasoline straight-4 2.4 Liters G4KC 160 HP	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Hyundai V6 3.3 Liters G6DB 229 HP at 6000 RPM	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m


Track rod end on stub axle	17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft24–34 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut


Connection clamp at the suspension strut	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Connection clamp at the transverse control arm	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On chassis	33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft45–60 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


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


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 mounting at the subframe	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle


Screws on stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


Nuts	55.32–66.38 lbf⋅ft55.32–66.38 lbf⋅ft75–90 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreOn chassis subframe


Front	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
Rear	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m


On stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreUpper transverse control arm


On chassis	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m
On stub axle	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Central nuts	147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft200–280 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 2006 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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