2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Axle Shaft Removal Procedure
Vehicle: 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base
Engine: 2.4L Eng
VIN: KM8SB12B83U438832
Date: Sep 11, 2023
Axle Shaft Removal
- Remove the aluminum wheel cover using a flat-blade screwdriver.
- Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel.
- Remove the split pin and axle shaft nut. Refer to Figure 1 for visual guidance on removing the split pin and axle shaft nut.
- Drain the transaxle oil.
- Detach the wheel speed sensor cable from the bracket (for vehicles equipped with ABS).
- Detach the brake hose cable from the bracket. Refer to Figure 2 for visual guidance on detaching the brake hose cable from the bracket.
- Remove two flange bolts and detach the knuckle from the strut. Refer to Figure 3 for visual guidance on removing the flange bolts and detaching the knuckle from the strut.
- Separate the axle shaft from the axle hub by tapping it lightly with a plastic hammer. Refer to Figure 4 for visual guidance on separating the axle shaft from the axle hub.
Note: It may be necessary to separate the lower arm from the knuckle in order to remove the axle shaft from the knuckle.
- Drive off the axle shaft from the transaxle or transfer inner shaft using a hammer and brass bar. Refer to Figure 5 for visual guidance on driving off the axle shaft from the transaxle or transfer inner shaft.
CAUTION
- Use a pry bar so as not to damage the joint.
- If the axle shaft is pulled with excessive force, components inside the joint kit can be displaced, causing the boot to be torn and the bearing to be damaged.
- Plug the transaxle case opening with an oil seal cap in order to avoid contamination.
- Support the axle shaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring each time the axle shaft is removed from the transaxle case.
- While loosening the axle shaft nut, do not allow vehicle weight to be concentrated on the wheel bearing. If the vehicle moves, hold the wheel bearing using the special tool. Refer to Figure 6 for identification of the special tool (Part # 09517-21500).
