Santa Fe GLS V6-2.7L (2002)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the flange nut and the brake caliper assembly
3. Detach the parking brake system.
4. Detach the wheel speed sensor and the parking brake cable.
5. Remove the rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
^
When the rear shock absorber is removed, remove the rear shock absorber mounting bolt. Support the trailing arm with a jack.
^
If the rear shock absorber is removed, the rear coil spring is easy to remove.
6. Remove the rear driveshaft from the rear axle assembly.
7. Using the special tool (09517-43001), remove the rear suspension upper and lower arm.
NOTE: Make matchmarks on the crossmember and the cams.
8. Remove the trailing arm complete.
9. Remove the propeller shaft.
NOTE: Refer to the removal procedure of propeller shaft.
10. Loosen the muffler to ease access.
NOTE: When the crossmember is removed, you can prevent interference between the muffler and the crossmember page.
11. Remove the crossmember. Provide clearance between the fuel tank and differential carrier.
NOTE: First, remove the 2 differential and crossmember mounting bolts and then remove the 4 body and crossmember mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION