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How to change rear shock absorbers on Hyundai Santa Fe CM – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi GLS, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi GLS 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 V6 GLS, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 V6 GLS 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi GLS, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi GLS 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 V6 GLS, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 V6 GLS 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorbers on HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ CM TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for SANTA FÉ II (CM) and other HYUNDAI models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Hyundai Santa Fe CM. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – Hyundai Santa Fe CM – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Hyundai Santa Fe CM
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 7Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the control arm cover.Step 9Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 10Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Remove the fastening bolt.Step 13Remove the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
- Step 14Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: shock absorbers – Hyundai Santa Fe CM. Professionals recommend:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.Step 15Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.AUTODOC recommends:Hyundai Santa Fe CM – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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