Rear axle — installation (Hyundai Tucson JM)

1. Apply transmission oil to the contact surface of the differential housing with the sealing cuff and the splines of the drive shaft.

2. Before installing the drive shaft, install the retaining ring with the lock facing down.

3. After installation, make sure that the drive shaft cannot be removed manually.

4. Install the Birfield CV joint into the knuckle.

5. Tighten the bolts (B) securing the longitudinal arm and the nuts (B) securing the transverse suspension arms. Tightening torque for nuts: 140-160 Nm, for bolts: 100-120 Nm.



6. Install the washer (C), tighten the lock nut (B) and install the cotter pin (A). Tightening torque of the nut: 200-280 Nm.



7. Install the speed sensor (B) onto the knuckle (A).





8. Install the rear wheel on the hub and tighten the mounting nuts to a tightening torque of 90-110 Nm.