Steering - Revised Steering Rack Mounting Bolt Torque

Group CHASSIS

Number 09-ST-004

Date OCTOBER, 2009

Model 2007-2009 SANTA FE (CM)

Subject
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: STEERING RACK MOUNTING BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE

DESCRIPTION:

This bulletin provides tightening torques for the SANTA FE (CM) power steering gear box mounting bolts for use when servicing/repairing the steering rack (gear box). Some service manuals may not contain the correct specifications.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
Models: 2007 ~ 2009 Santa Fe (CM)

Affected Vehicle Production Date Range: All





TORQUES:





1. (Right Side - A) Vehicles equipped with the "T7" steering gear box mounting bolt (J). Torque these bolts to the following specification: 43~58 lbf-ft (58~79 N-m, 6~8 kgf-m)

(P/N: 11241-12306K - Bolt).





2. (Right Side - A) Vehicles equipped with the ��T10�� steering gear box mounting bolt (K). Torque these bolts to the following specification: 65.1~79.6 lbf-ft (90~110 N-m, 9~11 kgf-m)

(P/N: 11242-12306K - Bolt).

3. (Left Side - B) - 65.1~79.6 lbf-ft (90~110 N-m, 9~11 kgf-m)

4. Do not tighten the "T7" bolt to "T10" specifications. Overtightening may cause the bolt to fail.

NOTE:
No change to the left side mounting bolts (B). Torque specification stated in the service manual: 65.1~79.6 lbf-ft (90~110 N-m, 9~11 kgf-m).

NOTE:
Normal Warranty Applies