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1997 Hyundai Sonata CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Hyundai REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0 V6 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery or recycling station...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Accent, Elantra, Sonata & Tiburon -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal -> Santa Fe
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GL 3.0 V6 GAS
Removal
Accent, Elantra, Sonata & Tiburon
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
- On Accent, Elantra and Tiburon models, remove axle nut, then the hub and drum assembly, Fig. .
- On Sonata models, remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, screw in bolts to pull drum out, Figs. and .
- On all models, remove end shoe springs, cylinder and hold-down spring.
- Remove shoes and adjuster as an assembly.
Santa Fe
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum Fig. .
- Remove brake shoe hold-down spring and strut.
- Remove brake shoe return springs...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Hyundai -> Component Locations -> 1994-06 Sonata, XG300 & XG350
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Disconnect lower arm ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Disconnect driveshaft from axle hub using suitable tool.
- Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft from transaxle assembly. Always use care not to damage transaxle and joint assembly. Do not ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper radiator mounting bracket bolts.
- Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
- Disconnect fan motor connectors.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lefthand splash shield.
- Disconnect oil pressure switch connector.
- Loosen alternator bolts and re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Hyundai -> Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0 V6 GAS
The ESP warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit when the ignition switch is placed in the on position, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect fan motor electrical connector.
- Drain coolant from radiator.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, then overflow tube from radiator.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remov...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Hyundai Sonata AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Hyundai Sonata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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