Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
Seals and Gaskets: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Transfer Case/A/T Oil Leaks
SOURCE: Hyundai Tech Net Times Volume 14 Issue 1 2004
TITLE: Automatic Transaxle Oil Leak
APPLIES TO: 2001-04 Santa Fe 4WD
SERVICE TIP:
If a Santa Fe 4WD vehicle has an oil leak between the
transaxle and transfer case, follow the repair procedure
shown below.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect the area of the leakage to determine the source
of the leak. If the leaking fluid is:
ATF (red color, thin oil): Go to Step 2
80W/90 gear oil (brown color, thick oil): Go to Step 8
ATF LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE
(RED COLOR, THIN OIL):
2. If ATF is leaking from the transaxle, refer to TSB 02-50-006 and remove the transfer case.
3. Remove the oil seal from the transaxle.