09 at 015 1
09 at 015 1
Subject
Group
TRANSAXLE
Number
09-AT-015-1
Date
SEPTEMBER, 2009
Model 2001~09 SANTA FE 4WD. 2005~09 TUCSON 4WD
This TSB replaces TSB 09-AT-015 to correct applicable vehicles. DESCRIPTION: If a Santa Fe 4WD or Tucson 4WD vehicle has an oil leak between the transaxle and transfer case, follow the repair procedure shown below. APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2001~06 (SM) Santa Fe 2.7L & 3.5L 4WD 2007~09 (CM) Santa Fe 3.3L 4WD 2005~09 (JM) Tucson 2.7L 4WD PARTS INFORMATION: MODEL PART NUMBER PART NAME Oil seal Oil seal installer AVAILABLE FROM PDC SPX: 1-866-539-4248
47452-39000 2001~06 (SM) Santa Fe 4WD 2007~09 (CM) Santa Fe 4WD 2005~09 (JM) Tucson 4WD 09473-26000-35
SERVICE PROCEDURE: 1. Inspect the area of the leakage to determine the source of the leak. If the leaking fluid is: ATF (red color, thin oil): Go to Step 2 80W/90 gear oil (brown color, thick oil): Go to Step 11 ATF LEAK FROM THE TRANSAXLE (RED COLOR, THIN OIL): 2. If ATF is leaking from the transaxle, refer to TSB 02-50-006 and remove the transfer case.
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3. Inspect the inner and outer seal for damage using a small flashlight and a finger. If the inner seal is damaged, replace the transaxle. If the outer seal is damaged, go to Step 4.
4. Using a flat screwdriver, carefully pry the outer oil seal from the transaxle. CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the case.
5. Install a new seal using the special service tool, P/N 09473-26000-35, and a rubber hammer.
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Group
TRANSAXLE
Number
09-AT-015-1
7. Pull and push the hollow shaft with a force of 5 lbf to confirm it is secured inside the transfer case. If not secured, replace the transfer case. If OK, go to Step 8.
8. Reinstall the transfer case. 9. Add Hyundai SPIII ATF to bring the ATF level to the FULL mark on the dipstick according to TSB 06-40-016. 10. Road test the vehicle and check for leakage between the transfer case and transaxle. If a red ATF leak is found, replace the transaxle.
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OIL LEAK FROM THE TRANSFER CASE (BROWN COLOR, THICK OIL): 11. If 80W-90 gear oil is leaking from the transfer case, refer to TSB 02-50-006 and remove the transfer case. 12. Using a flat screwdriver, carefully pry the oil seal from the transfer case. CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the case.
13. Install a new seal using the special service tool, P/N 09473-26000-35, and a rubber hammer. 14. Reinstall the transfer case. 15. Road test and check for leakage between the transfer case and transaxle. If a thick brown gear oil leak is found, replace the transfer case.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
MODEL 2001~09 Santa Fe 2005~09 Tucson OP CODE 47452R0F 47355R00 OPERATION Replace oil seal OP TIME 4.6 1.9 CAUSAL P/NUMBER 47452-39000 NATURE CODE N87 CAUSE CODE C38
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