Hyundai AWD Fix

I figured I would upload a short video, going over the transmission fix for the Hyundai AWD issue. No special tools need, and the repair is surprisingly fast and easy..... after you remove the transmission from the vehicle, that is

Link to the Differential basket, OEM part. This is for the 2013-2015 Santa Fe's. Check fitment to be sure

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[kriss.universe]

Thank you for this. My AWD light has been popping up from time to time and I think this might be the issue I’m having on my 2017 Santa Fe Sport AWD.
Although I can’t do the repairs myself, I do have a very trusted mechanic that rebuilt my engine after rod bearing failure and Hyundai’s failure to honor their lifetime warranty on them. I’m going to take it in and have him check this out to see if this is what’s causing my issue and hopefully service the transmission so I can get the full life of my rebuilt engine and car.
Again, THANK YOU!🙏🏻

[lifeofmattmel]

Keen to see the spider basket disassembled and put back together

[warrenepstein]

Thanks for your update and videos . This confirms what’s wrong with my 15 Santa Fe fully loaded 2.4 swb suv. Bought the car last summer when a drunk rear ended and totaled my 12 crv. Looked like a nice car until 2 weeks after titled it I felt a hard thump when backing up. No shop could figure it so, I have been driving it carefully until the other day the car started jerking and thumping upon a quick left turn. Lifted it up and saw the drive shaft not turning even with the 4wd lock on. Body and interior are original and in great shape but with 104k on the clock and burning 3/4 quart of oil every 1000 miles I’m going to just drive it in 2wd until I can find a reliable car like a Honda or Toyota . It’s a shame I got burned and, I know or at least I thought I knew cars, but in my opinion it’s not worth repairing if I can can drive it in 2 wd with no catastrophic failure. Thanks again for your videos .

[salimadjali]

Thank you for your videos!! I took the seized engine of my Santa Fe Sport down and discovered that I also had the exact same problem!! I didn't know that my AWD wasn't actually working.. Thank you!

[coltonpeare]

I appreciate the 2 videos you have on this issue.

[Forgery_world]

Thanks for the link my dad told me it didnt work today :( ordered the part and I'll have the box out next weekend, top man 👊

[Leto]

Thanks for sharing us this detailed video 🙏
Greetings from 🇸🇦

[Taniera]

Good vid mate thanks, I had torque converter repaired and replaced filter while I had case apart. I didn’t know replacing just the diff side wudv fixed this up that’s good information to know. Buying a new transfer box for 2500 deterred me from repairing it along with the diff carrier too much work n expense I thought just to get AWD back. Cars more of a family mover than something il take up a dirt road. I rate these cars they’re prob the best 7 seater iv driven plenty power economy and comfort

[SFWD]

Any specialty tools out side of a press and common tools needed? I’m an experienced tech, just mostly work on euro not Korean want to make sure there’s no special tools needed. Breakdown and re-assemble of the basket with spider gears straight forward? Need to handle this on wife’s car. Thanks so much!

[lumix]

Thanks so much for your videos on this fix, very helpful. Just wondering if the bearing on the diff basket is pressed on? Can it be removed without damaging, or should I order a new one? Thank you!

[bobaniussnupius]

God bless you.. greeting from Montenegro...

[DanielHernandez-vj]

Thanks for the video, if its prone to happen, replacing the spare part, would it not just fail again soon? I have the same issue with 3 Tucsons.

[garciaautotec]

Hello, great video.
I have a 2014 Kia Sportage SL Awd... so the question is: I have doubt about rear wheels traction, because in mood I tried to accelerate and only front wheels spins, even with AWD LOCK button activated the rear wheels never engaged. So I lifted the car and simple set to DRIVE and made accelerations trying to Awd system to engage the rear wheels.. but nothing THE DRIVESHAFT from Transfer case to the rear differential NEVER ROTATES!!
As I understant this Awd system engage completly on the rear coupling, so I must have rotation from the transfer to drive shaft with car lifted right?

Also AWD light pop up a few seconds on dashboard when accelerate with car lifted off ground.

[michaeljoblin]

Did you add any grease to the spline on reassembly?

[JC-cfpy]

I have a 2022 Tucson and I noticed when turning hard left from a stop I get a rough slipping feeling, I wonder If this is the problem. Thanks.

[freezyfreshfrankiedoyle]

Did you buy a seal kit where did you get the seals from

[ratheanach]

Thanks for the video, very you advise the symptoms of this particular fault? I have a 2008 5 speed auto producing a clunking noise/jolt when shifting from P to dealer says transfer case "struggling to engage NSF but no one able to diagnose where the fault actually is.

[Bennyboy-dog]

Perhaps a lubricant like molybdenum disulphide in that output spline?

[jmaxim]

Hey jammin mechanic do you happen to have the part numbers for the basket housing and the coupler for the pto?

[micke]

Got this issue... These splines are really small. If the constructed it with fewer splines but with more meat on em i dont think this would be an issue. No aftermarket spline kits that cures this problem?