Santa Fe FWD V6-2.7L (2007)
Vibration Damper: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Gear Whine At Steady Cruise or Upon Deceleration
Group: TRANSAXLE
Number: 07-40-001
Date: JANUARY, 2007
Model:
2007 SANTA FE
Subject:
2007 SANTA FE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE GEAR "WHINE" NOISE
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2007 Santa Fe vehicles with automatic transaxles produced prior to May 25, 2006 may experience a faint gear "whine" noise from the transaxle
when:
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Driving at a steady speed with light throttle
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Decelerating at light throttle
This bulletin provides a procedure for installation of a mass damper on the automatic transaxle shift cable to minimize noise that may be transmitted
through the shift cable.
NOTE:
The mass damper was installed on all Santa Fe vehicles beginning with the May 25, 2006 production.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
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2007 Santa Fe vehicles with automatic transaxle with 2.7L & 3.3L engine
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Affected vehicle production range: Produced before May 25, 2006
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Assemble the mass damper with two bolts as shown. Insert the bolts only two turns.
