Hyundai Santa Cruz: Rear Suspension System / Rear Cross Member

- Removal

• When lifting a vehicle using a lift, be careful not to damage the lower parts of the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank, canister).(Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")

1.Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.Remove the rear wheel and tire.(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")

3.Remove the rear brake caliper.(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

4.In the case of 4WD vehicle, remove the rear differential assembly.(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")

5.Remove the center muffler.(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

6.Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).[2WD]

7.Remove the rear wheel speed sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

8.Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque: 98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)

9.Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)

10.Remove the trailing arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 117.6 - 137.2 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.2 lb-ft)

11.Support the jack on the lower part of the sub frame.

12.Loosen the sub frame mounting nut (A).

Tightening torque :176.4 - 215.6 N.m (18.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 130.1 - 159.1 lb-ft)

13.Loosen the sub frame mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :176.4 - 215.6 N.m (18.0 - 22.0 kgf.m, 130.1 - 159.1 lb-ft)

14.Remove the rear sub frame.

15.Remove the coil spring (A).[LH]

16.Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

17.Remove the trailing arm (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Tightening torque :98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb-ft)

18.Remove the rear assist arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :Rear sub frame side : 137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)Rear carrier side : 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

19.Remove the rear carrier (A) from the rear lower arm after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.

Tightening torque :156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

20.Remove the rear lower arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :Rear stabilizer bar link side : 78.0 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb-ft) Rear sub frame side : 137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7  lb-ft)

21.Remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque : 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb-ft)

1. Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

2.Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.

1.To install, reverse the removal procedures.

2.Check the alignment.(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")