How to Replace Front Wheel Hub Bearing on Hyundai Santa Fe CM

Important Information

This replacement procedure is applicable to the following Hyundai Santa Fe CM models:

• 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

Note: The steps may vary slightly depending on the vehicle's design.

AUTODOC recommends:

• Do not reuse the bearing unit of your Hyundai Santa Fe CM.
• The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
• All work on the Hyundai Santa Fe CM should be performed with the engine turned off.

Tools Required

• Wire brush
• WD-40 spray
• Brake cleaner
• All-purpose cleaning spray
• Copper paste
• Torque wrench
• Combination wrench (size 18)
• Socket wrench insert (size 14)
• Socket wrench insert (size 17)
• Socket wrench insert (size 18)
• Socket wrench insert (size 32)
• Impact socket for rims (size 21)
• Ratchet wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
• Hammer
• Pin punch
• Wire cutters
• Pliers
• Pry bar
• Wheel chocks

Step-by-Step Replacement Procedure

1. Secure the wheels using wheel chocks. [Safety First]
2. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use an impact socket for rims size 21.
3. Lift the front of the car and secure it on jack stands. [Safety First]
4. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
5. Remove the wheel.
6. Clean the brake caliper mounting bolts. Use a wire brush and WD-40 spray.
7. Loosen the brake caliper bracket bolts. Use a combination wrench size 17 and a socket wrench insert size 17 with a ratchet wrench.
8. Remove the brake caliper along with its bracket.
9. AUTODOC Expert Recommendations:
10. Secure the caliper to the suspension or body with a wire, without disconnecting the brake hose, to prevent relaxation of the brake system.
11. Ensure the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.
12. Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This can cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leading to a brake fluid leak and loss of pressure.
13. Inspect the brake caliper bracket, guide pins, and dust boots. Clean them and replace if necessary.
14. Clean the brake disc mounting bolts. Use a wire brush and WD-40 spray.
15. Unscrew and remove the brake disc. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
16. Remove the split pin securing the hub nut. Use pliers.
17. Unscrew the hub nut. Use socket wrench insert size 32 and a ratchet wrench.
18. Remove the retaining nut.
19. Clean the connecting element that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush and WD-40 spray.
20. Unscrew the ball joint fastener from the steering knuckle. Use a combination wrench size 19, socket wrench insert size 18, and a ratchet wrench.
21. Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer and a pin punch.
22. Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
23. Unscrew the fastener connecting the wheel hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
24. Use socket wrench insert size 14 and a ratchet wrench.
25. Remove the fastening bolts.
26. Separate the drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
27. Remove the hub and bearing together, as they are a sealed unit.
28. Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
29. Install the new wheel hub along with the bearing.
30. Install the drive shaft into the new hub.
31. Install the fastening bolts.
32. Tighten the wheel hub bearing fastener.
33. Use a ring-spanner size 14, socket wrench insert size 14, and a torque wrench. Tighten it to 78 Nm.
34. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
35. Install the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
36. Screw in the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination wrench size 19, socket wrench insert size 18, and a ratchet wrench.
37. Tighten the fastener connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. Use a combination wrench size 19, socket wrench insert size 18, and a torque wrench. Tighten it to 73 Nm.
38. Install the retaining nut.
39. Tighten the hub nut. Use socket wrench insert size 32 and a torque wrench. Tighten it to 195 Nm.
40. Secure the hub nut with a new split pin. Use pliers and a hammer.
41. Treat the hub at the contact point with the brake disc. Use copper lubricant.
42. Mount the new brake disc onto the hub and screw in the fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
43. Install the brake caliper along with its bracket.
44. Fasten the brake caliper bracket. Use a combination wrench size 17, socket wrench insert size 17, and a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm.
45. Clean the surface where the wheel will be mounted. Use a wire brush.
46. Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel. Use copper lubricant.
47. Clean the brake disc surface. Use a brake cleaner.
48. AUTODOC Recommendation: Wheel Bearing Replacement - Hyundai Santa Fe CM. Allow a few minutes after applying the spray to take effect.
49. Install the wheel.
50. AUTODOC Recommendation: Caution! To avoid injury, hold the wheel firmly while screwing in the mounting bolts. Hyundai Santa Fe CM.
51. Tighten the wheel bolts. Use an impact socket for rims size 21.
52. Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts crosswise. Use an impact socket for rims size 21 and a torque wrench. Tighten them to 120 Nm.
53. Remove the jack and wheel chocks.

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