Technical Service Group

ENGINE MECHANICAL
Bulletin Number
10-EM-006
Subject Date
DECEMBER, 2010
3.3L & 3.8L TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER -
2006~ 2010 3.3L SONATA, 2006~ AZERA,
REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE AND Model 2007~2009 3.3L SANTA FE,
2007~ 2008 ENTOURAGE,
UPDATED WARRANTY INFORMATION 2007~ VERACRUZ

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[X] SERVICE ADVISOR [X] SERVICE MANAGER [X] WARRANTY MGR [ ] SALES MANAGER

This TSB supersedes TSB# 08-EM-001-1 to include a revised service procedure

and updated warranty claim submission information.
DESCRIPTION:
For the applicable vehicles equipped with 3.3L and 3.8L V6 engines listed below, this
bulletin outlines the revised service procedure to improve serviceability for the removal
and replacement of both LH/RH timing chain tensioners. The new procedure does not
require that the engine be removed from the vehicle. Accordingly, the updated warranty
information has been included.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
• 2006-2010MY Sonata 3.3L
• 2006MY and later Azera
• 2007-2009MY Santa Fe 3.3L
• 2007-2008MY Entourage
• 2007MY and later Veracruz 3.8L

SERVICE PROCEDURE:
IMPORTANT: A customer description of start-up engine sound must be
documented on the repair order for any warranty diagnosis and
repair. Certain mechanical sounds occurring briefly during initial
engine start-up may be due to prolonged engine shutdown or long-
term storage, and may be considered normal.
Prior to engine disassembly, the customer description and severity of the condition must
be confirmed:
• Inspect the engine oil level, oil quality, and oil filter service duration.

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 • Start the engine and once the engine has reached full operating temperature, turn
the engine off for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes of engine shutdown, restart the engine.
• Listen for any chain type noise that may
occur briefly for several seconds
immediately upon engine start-up.
NOTE: If any start-up noise is observed,
then restart engine after 10 minutes
and listen to the specific area
shown below with an electronic
stethoscope (or equivalent).
Repeat this several more times to
confirm the source point of the brief
engine start-up sound before
continuing on to the service
procedure.
NOTE: If there are no brief engine start-up sounds after repeated 10 minute
shutdown attempts, then do not perform the Service Procedure
described in this TSB. The engine is operating normally. Submit a
Warranty claim for actual time/straight time for inspection only.
1. Record radio station presets and then disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove both front wheels. (Chalk “L” or “R” on corresponding wheel as reference.)
3. Remove the engine side cover at the right front wheel well.
4. Remove lower engine cover(s).
5. Drain engine oil and remove the fastening bolts from the lower oil pan assembly.
6. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
7. Drain, disconnect, and remove the hose
connection between the power steering
reservoir and the power steering pump
(as shown at right).
8. Remove the upper engine cover.
9. Disconnect the intake hose from the
throttle body and disconnect the
connector to the Mass Airflow Sensor
(MAF).

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 Technical Service Group
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Bulletin Number
10-EM-006

10. Remove the entire intake hose, MAF, and the upper air cleaner housing in one
piece. Place on a clean and safe area of workbench.
11. Disconnect PCM connectors and remove lower air cleaner housing from vehicle.
12. Disconnect the related connectors and remove the intake surge tank (upper
plenum) with the throttle body.
13. Block the intake ports by placing a protective cover (such as a long strip of duct
tape) over the open ports of the lower intake plenum.
14. Disconnect all related connectors, and remove the ignition coil assemblies.
15. Remove the LH and RH valve cover assemblies.
16. Sonata and Azera ONLY:
Support the transmission case
with floor jack underneath and
remove 4 bolts from the LH
upper mounting bracket of the
automatic transmission (as
shown at right).
NOTE: To prevent possible
damage, use wooden
blocks or equivalent
between the floor jack lift
cup and the transmission.

17. Sonata and Azera ONLY: Remove the upper radiator hose and then pivot the LH
(driver’s) side of the engine down by lowering the floor jack slowly.
18. Sonata, Azera, and Entourage ONLY: Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
19. All models (except Entourage): Disconnect the ground strap from the RH
(passenger side) strut tower.
20. Support the RH of the engine slightly with floor jack underneath the lower oil pan
assembly.
NOTE: To prevent possible damage, use wooden blocks or equivalent between
the floor jack lift cup and the lower oil pan assembly.

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21. Remove the RH upper engine
mount and bracket of the engine.

22. Attach engine support fixture

SST (or equivalent) to a hoisting
point at the top of the engine to
support the weight of the engine.

23. Sonata and Azera ONLY: Lift

the engine until the RH upper
mounting deck of engine is level
with the corner of the RH strut
tower.

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 Technical Service Group
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Bulletin Number
10-EM-006

24. Loosen the water pump

pulley bolts a few turns
each.
25. Remove the serpentine belt
tensioner and serpentine
belt.
26. Remove the crank pulley
and idler pulley.
27. Remove water pump pulley
and the water pump.
28. Remove all bolts from the
timing chain cover.

29. Release hose clamp to disconnect the center galley coolant hose (as shown
above).
30. Carefully remove the timing chain cover.
NOTE: When prying loose sealed parts, do not allow the prying tool to scrape or
bend the flat sealing surfaces. Pry at designated external pry points or
use suitable tool specified in Shop Manual.
31. Remove the front main oil seal from the timing chain cover.
32. Remove the lower oil pan.
33. Clean off old liquid gasket and residue from:
• front of cylinder heads
• front part of the engine block
• timing chain cover
• front and bottom portions of the lower crankcase assembly
• lower oil pan assembly
NOTE: Carefully use flat scraper or fine wire brush to remove residue without
damaging the flat surface.

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34. Install new rubber o-ring and gaskets to the front and back sealing recesses of the
timing chain cover (as shown below).

35. Remove and replace both timing chain tensioners.

NOTE: Once the chain position and guides are secure, remove the pull pin from
the new tensioners.
36. Thoroughly wipe clean and dry all the sealing surfaces using a lint-free shop towel.
37. Apply thin bead of liquid gasket to the timing chain cover sealing surfaces of the
block, cylinder head, lower crankcase, and timing chain cover (as shown below).

NOTE: Use Genuine Hyundai Gray RTV (P/N 00232-19039) or equivalent. Once
the liquid gasket is applied to the sealing surfaces, be sure to assemble
the parts within 5 minutes to prevent premature drying of the liquid
gasket.
38. Carefully locate the timing chain cover into position and then attach to the engine.
39. Reinstall the center galley coolant hose and hose clamp.

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 Technical Service Group
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Bulletin Number
10-EM-006

40. Tighten all timing chain cover fasteners

to specifications.
41. Apply a thin bead of liquid gasket and
reinstall lower oil pan assembly.
42. Install new front main oil seal (as shown
at right).
NOTE: Always refer to the applicable
Shop Manual for published
specifications.

43. Reinstall all the removed components in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When reattaching the LH upper mounting bracket to the transmission case,
hand-tighten all 4 bolts to snug and then final torque to specification.
NOTE: Before reinstalling both valve covers,
remove any old liquid gasket residue
at the top surfaces between the
timing cover and the cylinder heads.
Reapply liquid gasket to fill the seam
points on the top surface between the
timing cover and the cylinder head as
shown (there are 2 seam points for
each cylinder bank).
• Bead width: 0.1 in (2.5mm)
• Install the valve covers within 5 minutes
after applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE: Use a suitable tool to properly
allow the cooling system to
eliminate the remaining air while
the engine is idling.
NOTE: Reset clock, radio presets, and (if
equipped) FATC setting to display
°F instead of °C for temperature.
44. Verify repair.

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PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NAME PART NUMBER QUANTITY APPLICABLE MODEL

Tensioner Assy - Timing Chain
O-Ring
Gasket - Outlet, LH
Gasket - Outlet, RH
Gasket - Water Pump, LH
Gasket - Water Pump, RH
Seal - Oil (Front Main Seal)
Gasket - Rocker Cover RH
Gasket - Rocker Cover LH
Gasket - Surge Tank
(Sealing Gasket for Aluminum
Type Intake Surge Tank)
Gasket - Surge Tank
(O-ring Gasket for Plastic Type
Intake Surge Tank)
24410-3C300 2 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21353-3C500 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21354-3C510 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21354-3C520 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21355-3C510 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21355-3C520 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
21352-3C500 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
22441-3C110 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
22453-3C110 1 ALL 3.3L and 3.8L V6 equipped
29215-3C301 1 3.3L V6 equipped Santa Fe
3.8L V6 equipped Azera
3.8L V6 equipped Veracruz
Entourage (check surge tank type)
29215-3C100 3 3.3L V6 equipped Sonata
3.3L V6 equipped Azera
Entourage (check surge tank type)

NOTE: Use Genuine Hyundai Gray RTV (P/N 00232-19039) or equivalent

whenever service procedure specifies liquid gasket application.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

CAUSAL NATURE CAUSE

OP CODE OPERATION OP TIME
PART CODE CODE
(2006-2010 3.3L SONATA) 24410-3C100
6.6 M/H or
24410-3C200
(2006~ AZERA) or
6.6 M/H 24410-3C300
TENSIONER ASSY
- TIMING CHAIN (2007-2009 3.3L SANTA FE)
24322R1C N29 C23
(both sides) 5.5 M/H 24410-3C200
(Lambda) or
(2007-2008 ENTOURAGE) 24410-3C300
6.4 M/H
(2007~ VERACRUZ)
24410-3C300
6.2 M/H

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