Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Coupling Assembly (2024)

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Relif valve
2. Pressure sensor

3. Oil hydraulic motor
4. Coupling assembly

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling. Description and operation

Description

4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the 4WD coupling's multi-plate clutch and variably adjust the amount of torque delivered tothe rear wheels.

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

AUTO MODE:

–	When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributedto all four wheels automatically without driver intervention.

–	When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.

LOCK MODE:

–	This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to maximize traction.

–	However, binding may occur in LOCK MODE when circling and it does not operate when the vehicle speed is over 60 km/h.

Electronic Coupling - 4WD Control (By Driving Condition)

Cruising (Auto Mode)

–	Power is delivered mostly to the front wheels.

Cornering (Auto Mode)

–	Adjusts the amount of power to the rear wheels based on the turning radius and cornering speed.

Wheel Slip (Auto Mode)

–	If one or both of the front wheels lose traction, the system transfers an appropriate amount of power to the rear wheels based on the slip amount at the front wheels.

Operation

Electronic Coupling

1.	The power is delivered in the following order: Transmission -> Transfer -> Propeller shaft

2.	AWD ECU calculates the necessary amount of rear-wheel torque and sends the corresponding driving current to the actuator (electronic motor and hydraulic pump).

3.	The piston operates by the oil pressure and the friction is generated. Then, the clutch is engaged.

4.	The power is delivered to the differential by the engaged clutch and the driving power is generated in to the rear wheel.

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling. Repair procedures

Inspection

•	All units are filled up with coupling fluid (ultra-low viscosity ATF) prior to shipping. Inspection, fill-up, and replacement of coupling fluid is therefore not necessary (zero maintenance, lifetime fluid).

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Description and operation

Description

The 4WD ECM controls the Pump Motor Pump (Actuator) to generating an oil pressure. The pressure engages a multiple disk clutch to transfer torque to the rear wheels. The torque to the rear wheels varies according to the pressure on the clutch.

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Repair procedures

Inspection

•	If you have trouble code related to the oil hydraulic motor (actuator), check oil hydraulic motor (actuator) according to the inspection process.

Oil Hydraulic Motor (Actuator) Inspection Procedure

Removal

•	Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift. (Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")

1.	Remove the coupling assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - "Coupling Assembly")

Keep going perpendicular state after remove the coupling assembly.

•	Keep going perpendicular state during remove (install) the hydraulic motor (actuators).

•	Use a tool (A) that allows the auxiliary operator to hold or seat the coupling in a vertical position.

•	So that the input shaft side (B) is not damaged.

Remove the hydraulic motor (A) after loosening bolts with hex wrench.

•	Remove the hydraulic motor (actuators) after dropping residual oil as much as possible inside the coupling. (abut 5-10 sec)

Installation

1.	Before installation, wipe the surface with a clean cloth.

Check the O-rings (A) of the new hydraulic motor (actuators).

•	You have to prevent any dust from entering inside hydraulic motors (actuators) and housing.

Tighten the bolts after install the hydraulic motor.

•	When installing, motor connector (A) has to toward in the direction of outside of the coupling. Tightening torque: 9.8 - 11.7 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.6 lb·ft)

•	When installing, oil can be reflux by the pressure in air breather hole (A).

•	Change direction in the direction of the arrow and lay on the floor as shown in the illustration. ※ The reflux oil will flow to the bottom.

•	You have to prevent additional backflow in according to order as shown in the illustration.

4.	Wipe the flowed oil to around the surface with a clean cloth.

5.	Install the coupling assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - "Coupling Assembly")

Pressure Sensor. Description and operation

Description

The 4WD ECU makes a Motor Pump(Actuator) turn round for generating an oil pressure. And then it presses a multiple disk clutch and transfers the generated torque into rear wheels. Its torque value varies according to a pressure status.

•	Component location

Pressure Sensor. Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Pressure Sensor. Repair procedures

Inspection

Measure the resistance of pressure sensor

1.	Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.

3.	Measure resistance between sensor terminal and terminal.

4.	Check the measured resistance. (Refer to table)

[Table 1]

Terminal	Resistance
PIN 2 – PIN 3	1.59 - 2.39 kΩ
PIN 1 – PIN 3	152 - 231.6 kΩ
PIN 1 – PIN 2	153.52 - 233.88 kΩ

Removal

•	Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift. (Refer to General Information - "Lift and Support Points")

Remove the coupling assembly.

(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - "Coupling Assembly")

•	Keep it level with the sticker (A) on the top of the coupling.

Remove the pressure sensor (A).

•	Keep going horizontal state to prevent leaks during remove the pressure sensor.

Tightening torque:

10.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.5 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.8 lb-ft)

Installation

1.	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Check the cleanliness of the pressure sensor before installation.

•	Check the pressure sensor O-ring (A).

•	Keep it level with the sticker (A) on the top of the coupling.

Transfer Assembly

Transfer Fluid. Repair procedures Inspection • Transfer oil should be inspected and refilled every 60,000 km (40,000 mile) / 4 year. • Be careful not to damage the parts located ...

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Coupling Assembly (2024)

Components and components location

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling. Description and operation

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling. Repair procedures

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Description and operation

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Schematic diagrams

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator). Repair procedures

Pressure Sensor. Description and operation

Pressure Sensor. Schematic diagrams

Pressure Sensor. Repair procedures

Transfer Assembly

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