Santa Fe FWD V6-3.3L (2009)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the
illustration. Loosen the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm.
4. Remove the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).
5. Remove the lower arm.
CAUTION:
If the bush is excessive worn and damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
Installation
1. Pretighten the mounting bolt of the cross member and the rear lower arm.
2. Install the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).
3. Install the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack
as shown in the illustration. Tighten the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm with a specified torque.
Tightening torque :
Bolt(B) : 137.3 - 156.9N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)
Nut(C) : 137.3 - 156.9N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7lb-ft)
NOTE:
After checking the distance(465±10mm(18.31±0.39in)) between the wheel housing garnish (A) and the hub assembly (B) as shown in the
illustration, tighten the mounting bolts and nuts of rear chassis part with specified torque.