Hyundai Tucson Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
29steps
~174min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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DEPOSIT

[ 2WD ]

  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  3. Install the rear brake caliper. (See Brake System — Rear Disc Brake)
  4. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m

  5. Loosen the bolt (B), then remove the clip (A) to disconnect the parking brake cable.
  6. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
  7. Loosen the hub bearing retainer, then remove the hub bearing and the parking brake (A) bracket.

    Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  8. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the rear upper arm, then remove the rear upper arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  9. Loosen the nuts securing the trailing arm, then remove the trailing arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  10. Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the additional arm.

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

  11. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the lower arm, then remove the rear axle carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

  12. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  13. Check the alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel Alignment")

(4WD)

  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  3. Install the rear brake caliper. (See Brake System — Rear Disc Brake)
  4. Loosen the staked hub nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 294.2 ~ 314 N·m N·m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf·m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 ft-lbf)

  5. Loosen the front brake disc mounting bolt, then remove the front brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m

  6. Remove the EPB cable clamp (A) and the wheel speed sensor cable bracket (B) from the rear axle carrier.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.8 N·m

  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the rear axle carrier bracket.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.8 N·m

  8. Loosen the nuts securing the trailing arm, then remove the trailing arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  9. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the rear upper arm, then remove the rear upper arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  10. Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the additional arm.

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

  11. Loosen the hub mounting bolt (A), then remove the hub bearing cover and the rear carrier dust cover.

    Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  12. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the lower arm, then remove the rear axle carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

  13. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
  14. Check alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

Inspection

  1. Check that the hub is not cracked and that the splines are not worn.
  2. Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.

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