Important!
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) 3.3, 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) 3.3 Dynamic 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) 3.3 AWD, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4 AWD, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.7 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5 4x4, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 3.5, HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.0 4x4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ CM TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – Hyundai Santa Fe CM. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #24
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Nippers
Hammer
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Hyundai Santa Fe CM. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • 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:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Track Rod End on Hyundai Santa Fe cm 2005 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2.2 CRDi 4x4 2006 Track Rod End - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Hyundai Santa Fe CM
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Track Rod End on HYUNDAI SANTA FÉ II (CM) 2010: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Track Rod End replacement on Hyundai Santa Fe cm 2.4 4x4 2011 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  8. Step 9
    Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  9. Step 11
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
    Step 12
    Changing of Track Rod End on Hyundai Santa Fe cm 2005 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – Hyundai Santa Fe CM. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
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