Automatic Transaxle Torque Converter Installation (17-AT-007)

Publication date: 2017-10-04
Reference number: 17-AT-007
Supersedes refnos: 05-40-012

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 17-AT-007, Date of Issue: October 4, 2017

HYUNDAI:	2012 Accent (RB), 2011-2012 Azera (TG/HG), 2011-2016 Elantra (UD/MD/GD/JK/AD/ADa/PD), 2010-2012 Santa Fe (CM/AN/NC), 2015-2016 Sonata (LF/YF/YF HEV/LF HEV/PHEV), 2011-2015 Tucson (LM/TL), 2013-2014 Veloster (FS)
GROUP:	Automatic Transmission

Superceded Bulletin(s): 05-40-012, Date of Issue: September, 2017

REVISION HISTORY

This TSB supersedes TSB 05-40-012 to update the Service Procedure and add new models.

DESCRIPTION

Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.

Applicable Vehicles:

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

2012~	Accent (RB)
2011	Azera (TG)
2012~	Azera (HG)
2011~16	Elantra (MD/UD)
2013~14	Elantra Coupe (JK)
2013~ 17	Elantra GT (GD)
2018~	Elantra GT (PD)
2017~	Elantra (AD/ADa) 2.0L
2010~12	Santa Fe (CM) 2.4L/3.5L
2013~	Santa Fe Sport (AN)
2013~	Santa Fe (NC)
2011~14	Sonata (YF)
2015~	Sonata (LF) 2.0T/2.4L
2011~15	Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV)
2016~	Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in (LF HEV/PHEV)
2011~15	Tucson (LM)
2016~	Tucson (TL) 2.0L
2013~14	Veloster Turbo (FS)

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Measure the depth of the torque converter in the converter housing. If the measurement is less than the specification, rotate the torque converter in either direction and push inward until the measurement is at specification.

NOTE: Do not use an impact gun to force the installation.

ATM TORQUE CONVERTER SPECIFICATION

INSTALLATION	OK	NOT FULLY INSTALLED
The torque converter must be recessed in the housing as show to the right. Refer to PARTS SPECIFICATION for specifications.

Push the transmission forward until it is fully flush with the engine before installing the mounting bolts.

Do not use an impact gun to force the installation.

PARTS SPECIFICATION

MODEL	TYPE	INSTALLATION MM	DEPTH INCH
2012~ Accent (RB)	A6GF	7 ~ 9 mm	0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
2011 Azera (TG)	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2012~ Azera (HG)	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2011~16 Elantra (MD/UD) 1.8L	A6GF	7 ~ 9 mm	0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
2014~16 Elantra (MD) 2.0L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2013 Elantra Coupe (JK) 1.8L	A6GF	7 ~ 9 mm	0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
2014 Elantra Coupe (JK) 2.0L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2013 Elantra GT (GD) 1.8L	A6GF	7 ~ 9 mm	0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
2014~17 Elantra GT (GD) 2.0L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2018~ Elantra GT (PD) 2.0L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm.	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2017~ Elantra (AD/ADa) 2.0L	A6GF	7 ~ 9 mm	0.28 ~ 0.35 in.
2010~12 Santa Fe (CM) 2.4L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2010~12 Santa Fe (CM) 3.5L	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2013~ Santa Fe (NC)	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2013~ Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.0T	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2013~ Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.4L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2011~14 Sonata (YF) 2.0T	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2011~14 Sonata (YF) 2.4L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2015~17 Sonata (LF) 2.0T	A6LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2018~ Sonata (LF) 2.0T	A8LF	10 ~ 13 mm	0.39 ~ 0.51 in.
2015~ Sonata (LF) 2.4L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2011~ 15 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV)	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2016~ Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in (LF HEV/PHEV)	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2011~15 Tucson (LM)	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2016~ Tucson (TL) 2.0L	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.
2013~14 Veloster Turbo (FS) 1.6T	A6MF	7 ~ 14 mm	0.28 ~ 0.55 in.