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A/T - Differential Bearing Retainer Torque Revision

Group
40 - TRANSAXLE

Number
96-40-027

Date
11-1996

Model
Elantra 1996-1997

Subject
ATM TORQUE SPECIFICATION (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION)

DESCRIPTION:

The torque specification for the differential bearing retainer in the 1996 and 1997 Elantra Shop Manuals is incorrect. The correct torque specification is:

20-25 Nm 200-250 kg.cm (14-18 lb.ft)

Please make the corrections as indicated below, and write the TSB number at the bottom of the appropriate pages in the 1996 and 1997 Sonata Shop Manuals for future reference.

1996 ELANTRA SHOP MANUAL

Pages AT-5, AT-99, and AT-100 indicate the torque specification for the differential bearing retainer to be:

43-55 Nm 430-550 kg.cm (31-40 lb.ft)

^ The correct value is:

20-25 Nm 200-250 kg.cm (14-18 lb.ft)

1997 ELANTRA SHOP MANUAL

Pages AT-3, AT-84, and AT-85 indicate the torque specification for the differential bearing retainer to be:

43-55 Nm 430-550 kg.cm (31-40 lb.ft)

^ The correct value is:

20-25 Nm 200-250 kg.cm (14-18 lb.ft)