I bought an early model 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3 liter that has
the excessive front wheel hub-to-driveshaft clearance problem, TSB
06-50-011, INSERTION OF WASHER BETWEEN FRONT HUB AND DRIVESHAFT. A
number of other early Hyundai models had/have the same problem.
The excessive clearance causes a sometimes loud "clack" noise when
****fting from D to R, or from R to D, brake on and car not moving of
course. The clearance allows the drive shafts to slide and hit the
hubs. The remedy according to the TSB is to insert plastic washers
(Hyundai parts) between the hubs and the CV joints.
The repair requires rather complete disassembly of the lower front
end, and I am concerned about the quality of my current dealer's work.
Would any damage result from just leaving the front end as is and
living with the clacking?
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
H-Rod
