2018 Hyundai Tucson transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Front axle drive shaft	221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft300–320 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Gearbox - rear axle propeller shaft	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Rear axle drive shaft	221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft300–320 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Transfer case propeller shaft rear axle	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


1.6 T-GDI All-wheel Drive with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 174 HP engine (2015.6–)	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
1.6 T-GDI All-wheel Drive with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 174 HP engine (2015.6–)	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Clutch pressure plate	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


1.6 T-GDI All-wheel Drive with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 174 HP engine (2015.6–)	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
1.6 T-GDI All-wheel Drive with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 174 HP engine (2015.6–)	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


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

expand_moreRear axle differential

expand_moreAt the subframe


Front	51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft70–90 N⋅m
Rear	44.25–47.94 lbf⋅ft44.25–47.94 lbf⋅ft60–65 N⋅m


Rear axle differential oil drain plug	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Selector cable linkage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


Manual transmission	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Gearbox A6GF1	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Gearbox A6LF2	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gearbox A6MF1-1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox D7UF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF4	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox A6GF1	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Gearbox A6MF1-1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox A6LF2	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Gearbox D7UF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF4	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m


Gearbox oil sump	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Gearbox mounting	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support


At the gearbox	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Otherwise	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 Hyundai Tucson 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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In 2018 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Tucson. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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