Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Rear Suspension System
Components and components location
Components |
1. Rear shock
absorber 2. Rear lower arm 3. Rear stabilizer bar 4. Rear cross member |
5. Rear upper
arm 6. Rear assist arm 7. Trailing arm |
1. Rear shock
absorber 2. Rear lower arm 3. Rear stabilizer bar 4. Rear differential carrier |
5. Rear cross
member 6. Rear driveshaft 7. Rear upper arm 8. Trailing arm |
Rear Shock Absorber. Components and components location
Components |
1. Rear shock
absorber 2. Dust cover 3. Bumper rubber |
4. Insulator
assembly 5. Lock nut 6. Insulator cap |
Rear Shock Absorber. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the body by loosening the bolt.
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4. |
Loosen the bolt and nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A)
from the lower arm.
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Disassembly |
1. |
Remove the insulator cap (A).
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2. |
Using the special tool (09546-S1100), install the self locking nut.
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3. |
Separate the Insulator assembly (A), dust cover (B), bumper rubber (C),
shock absorber (D).
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
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2. |
Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sounds.
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Disposal |
1. |
Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Reassembly |
1. |
To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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2. |
Using SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.
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3. |
Install the lock nut cover (A).
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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Rear Upper Arm. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and
nut.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the rear upper arm or damage and deformation.
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3. |
Check for all bolts and nut.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Rear Lower Arm. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear lower arm from the rear axle after loosening the mounting
bolts and nuts (A).
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4. |
Remove the stabilizer bar link from the rear lower arm after loosening
the mounting nut (A).
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5. |
Remove the coil spring (A).
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6. |
Remove the rear lower arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and
nut.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.
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4. |
Check for all bolts and nut.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Rear Coil Spring. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear lower arm from the rear axle after loosening the mounting
bolts and nuts (A).
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4. |
Remove the stabilizer bar link from the rear lower arm after loosening
the mounting nut (A).
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5. |
Remove the coil spring (A).
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.
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2. |
Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Trailing Arm. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting nuts (A).
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4. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting bolts (A).
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5. |
Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolts (A).
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6. |
Remove the trailing arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Rear Assist Arm. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear assist arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and
nuts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Rear Stabilizer Bar. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
In the case of 4WD vehicle, remove the rear differential assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")
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3. |
Remove the rear stabilizer link after loosening the mounting nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Rear Cross Member. Repair procedures
Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
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4. |
In the case of 4WD vehicle, remove the rear differential assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")
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5. |
Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")
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6. |
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
[2WD]
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7. |
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor (A) after loosening the mounting
bolt.
[4WD]
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8. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting nuts (A).
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9. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting bolts (A).
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10. |
Remove the trailing arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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11. |
Support the jack on the lower part of the cross member.
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12. |
Loosen the bolt and nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A)
from the lower arm.
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13. |
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14. |
Loosen the cross member mounting bolts (A).
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15. |
Remove the rear cross member.
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16. |
Remove the coil spring (A).
[LH]
[RH]
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17. |
Remove the damper (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
[LH]
[RH]
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18. |
Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and
nuts.
[LH]
[RH]
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19. |
Remove the trailing arm (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
[LH]
[RH]
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20. |
Remove the rear assist arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and
nuts.
[LH]
[RH]
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21. |
Remove the rear carrier (A) from the rear lower arm after loosening
the mounting bolt and nut.
[LH]
[RH]
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22. |
Remove the rear lower arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and
nuts.
[LH]
[RH]
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23. |
Remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Installation |
1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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