Front Suspension System & Wheel Alignment Hyundai Santa Fe III

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Front wheel alignment

Information

1. When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
2. Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering system are in normal operating condition and that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.

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B - A > 0: Toe in (+)

B - A < 0: Toe out (-)

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1. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
2. Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
3. Adjust the toe by screwing or unscrewing the tie rod. Toe adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods by the same amount. Item Specification Toe-in Total 0.1 ± 0.2 Individual 0.05 ± 0.1
4. When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque. Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 53.9 N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

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When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+).

When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).

The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted.

If the camber in not within specification, inspect for damaged components and replace as needed.

Camber angle : -0.5° ± 0.5°

Caster

Caster angle : 4.14° ± 0.5°

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Information

1. The worn loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment.
2. Camber and caster are pre-set to the specified value at the factory and don't need to be adjusted.
3. If the camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts.

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1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
2. Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts. Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut. Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
4. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut. Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
5. Remove the fender apron upper cover (A). [LH] [RH]
6. Remove the mounting retainer (A) located at the end of the cowl top cover and the service cover (B). [LH] RH]
7. Slightly pull the cowl top cover to your side to make a gap and loosen the strut mounting nuts (A-3ea). Tightening torque: 53.9 ~ 73.5 N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)
8. Remove the strut assembly (B). [LH] [RH]
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Check the front alignment. (Refer to " «FRONT ALIGNMENT»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")

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1. Remove the dust cover (A).
2. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).
3. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
4. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.

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1. Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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1. Fully extend the piston rod.
2. Drill a hole on the A section shown in the illustration to remove gas from the cylinder. CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when performing this task.

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1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber. Information Indicated identification color marks on the coil spring. Pay attention to identification mark and then install them. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque 58.8 ~ 68.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

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1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A). Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
3. Remove the front lower arm (C) and than loosen the bolts (A, B) & nuts. Tightening torque: 117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3 lb-ft) 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
5. Check the front alignment. (Refer to " «FRONT ALIGNMENT»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")

Inspection

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the lower arm for deformation.
4. Check the all bolts and nuts.

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1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut. Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
3. Remove the sprit pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle. Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
4. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A). Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box. Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel. Do not use the bolt again.
6. Remove the under cover. (Refer to " «ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/mechanical/#engine-and-transmission-assembly) ")
7. Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A). Tightening torque: 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
8. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
9. Remove the sub frame. (Refer to " «SUB FRAME»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")
10. Loosen the bolt (A-4ea) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame. Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
12. Check the front alignment. (Refer to " «FRONT ALIGNMENT»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

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1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut. Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
3. Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle. Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
4. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A). Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box. Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft) NOTE: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel. Do not use the bolt again.
6. Remove the under cover. (Refer to " «ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/mechanical/#engine-and-transmission-assembly) ")
7. Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A). Tightening torque: 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
8. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
9. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame. Tightening torque Bolts: 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft) 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft) Nuts: 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft) 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
10. Loosen the bolt (A-4ea) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame. Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
11. Loosen the bolt and then remove the protector (A). Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
12. Remove the steering gearbox (B) from the cross member by loosening the mounting bolt (A-4ea). Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
13. Loosen the nut (A-2ea) and then remove the sub frame damper (B). Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
14. Remove the front lower arm. (Refer to " «FRONT LOWER ARM»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")
15. Loosen the bolt (A-2ea) and then remove the roll rod stopper (B) from the sub frame (C). Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
16. Installation is the reverse of removal.
17. Check the front alignment. (Refer to " «Front Alignment»(/hyundai/santa-fe/iii-2012-2016/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system-wheel-alignment) ")

See also:
• ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER
• FRONT ALIGNMENT