Santa Fe FWD V6-3.3L (2009)
Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair
"The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in TSB - 10-EM-006."
DESCRIPTION:
For the applicable vehicles equipped with 3.3L and 3.8L V6 engines listed below, this bulletin outlines the revised service procedure to improve
serviceability for the removal and replacement of both LH/RH timing chain tensioners. The new procedure does not require that the engine be
removed from the vehicle. Accordingly, the updated warranty information has been included.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
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2006-2010MY Sonata 3.3L
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2006MY and later Azera
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2009MY Santa Fe 3.3L
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2007-2008MY later Entourage
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2007MY and later Veracruz 3.8L
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
IMPORTANT:
A customer complaint and statement related to start-up engine sound must be documented on the repair order for any warranty diagnosis and
repair. Certain mechanical sounds occurring briefly during initial engine start-up may be due to prolonged engine shutdown or long-term storage,
and may be considered normal.
Prior to engine disassembly, the customer complaint and severity of condition must be confirmed:
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Inspect the engine oil level, oil quality, and oil filter service duration.
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Start the engine and once the engine has reached full operating temperature, turn the engine off for 10 minutes.
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After 10 minutes of engine shutdown, restart the engine.
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Listen for any chain type noise that may occur briefly for several seconds immediately upon engine start-up.
NOTE: If any start-up noise is observed, then restart engine after 10 minutes and listen to the specific area shown below with an electronic
stethoscope (or equivalent). Repeat this several more times to confirm the source point of the brief engine start-up sound before continuing on
to the service procedure.
NOTE: If there are no brief engine start-up sounds after repeated 10 minute shutdown attempts, then do not perform the Service Procedure of this
TSB. The engine is operating normally.
1. Record radio station presets and then disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove both front wheels. (Chalk L or R on corresponding wheel as reference.)
3. Remove the engine side cover at the right front wheel well.
4. Remove lower engine cover(s).
5. Drain engine oil and remove the fastening bolts from the lower oil pan assembly.
6. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
7. Drain, disconnect, and remove the hose connection between the power steering reservoir and the power steering pump.
