Santa Fe FWD V6-2.7L (2007)
Shift Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Whining Noise At Cruise Or Deceleration
2007 SANTA FE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE
GEAR "WHINE" NOISE
MODEL: 2007 SANTA FE
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2007 Santa Fe vehicles with automatic transaxies 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 article 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.
3. Place the mass damper on the shift cable inside the engine compartment approximately 4 inches from the bulkhead. Install the other two bolts.
4. Using a hex wrench, tighten the 4 bolts securely to 10~12 in-lb (1.1~1.3 N-m).
5. Confirm the shift cable moves freely.
CAUTION:
If the damper is installed too tightly the shift lever may not move freely.
