Technical Service

Bulletin

Group

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Number

07-01-003
Date

Subject

ABNORMAL SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR

(SERVICE CAMPAIGN T32)
CIRCULATE TO:
[X] SERVICE ADVISOR

JANUARY, 2007
TUCSON (JM),
Model
TIBURON (GK)

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER [X] PARTS MANAGER

[X] SERVICE MANAGER [X] WARRANTY MGR

[X] TECHNICIAN
[ ] SALES MANAGER

IMPORTANT: DEALERS MUST PERFORM THIS CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED

VEHICLES PRIOR TO CUSTOMER RETAIL DELIVERY AND
WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
IMPORTANT: WHEN A VEHICLE ARRIVES AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT,
ACCESS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA'S "WARRANTY VEHICLE
INFORMATION" SCREEN VIA DCS ON-LINE TO IDENTIFY OPEN
CAMPAIGNS.
DESCRIPTION:
An intermittent abnormal shift into 3rd gear may occur while driving some 2007 MY
TUCSON (JM) and 2007 MY TIBURON (GK) vehicles equipped with the M5GF1 type
manual transaxle.
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and/or replace the shift lever linkage
with an updated version.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
Model
TUCSON (JM) -2.0L engine equipped with the M5GF1 manual transaxle
TIBURON (GK) -2.7L engine equipped with the M5GF1 manual transaxle
Affected vehicle production date range:
TUCSON (JM): From August 10, 2006 to October 24, 2006
TIBURON (GK): From August 17, 2006 to October 24, 2006

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PARTS REQUIRED:

PART NAME

PART NUMBER

Lever Assembly Shift

43883-39300QQH

FIGURE

SERVICE PROCEDURE:
INSPECTION:
1. Place the shifter lever in the neutral
position. Open the hood and remove
the air cleaner box (D) to gain access to
the shift lever linkage located on the top
of the transaxle.

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Technical Service
Bulletin

Group

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Number

07-01-003

2. Insert a flat head screwdriver between

the transaxle case and the shift lever
linkage assembly (A) and push the shift
lever linkage (B) toward the rear of the
vehicle. Remove the screw driver.
Measure the gap. The maximum sliding
distance should be approximately
2~3mm.

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3. Shift the transmission lever into 3rd

gear.
4. After shifting into 3rd gear, apply an
additional 5~8kgf (11~17 lbs-f) of force
to the shift lever without any side to
side movement. After the force is
applied, pull the shift lever back into the
neutral position.

5. Check whether the shift lever moves

smoothly between 3rd and neutral. Use the table below for reference.

NORMAL

ABNORMAL

When pushing shift lever

into 3rd gear.

Shift lever stays in 3rd gear

after removing additional
force.

Shift lever does NOT

remain in 3rd gear after
removing additional force.

When pulling the shift lever

into the neutral position.

Shift lever returns smoothly

to neutral position.

Shift lever feels stiff in the

initial stage.

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Technical Service
Bulletin

Group

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Number

07-01-003

6. Slide the shift lever linkage assembly

inward (towards the front of the vehicle
- No Gap) when inspection is complete.
7. If the shift lever is operating under
normal movement conditions, no further
action is required.
8. If the shift lever is operating under
abnormal movement conditions,
replace the shift lever with the
redesigned part.

SHIFT LEVER LINKAGE REPLACEMENT:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal (C) on
the battery and remove the air cleaner
assembly (D).

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2. Remove the select lever fixing bolt (E)

and remove the select lever.
Tightening torque: 2.0~2.7kgf-m
(14.5~19.5lbf-ft)
2. Remove the shift lever mounting bolt
(F) and pin (G) and then remove the
shift lever. Tightening torque:
2.0~2.7kgf-m (14.5~19.5lbf-ft)
3. Install the redesigned shift lever linkage
and tighten the bolt (F) to the specified
torque and re-insert the pin (G).
4. Re-install the select lever and tighten
the bolt (E) to the specified torque.
5. Re-install all other removed parts in the
reverse order.

CAMPAIGN CLAIM INFORMATION:

OP CODE

OP NAME

OP TIME

60B047I1

Shift 3rd Inspection

0.3 M/H

60B047R1

Shift 3rd Inspection &

Shift Lever Replacement

0.6 M/H

NOTE: Submit claim using the Campaign Claim Screen.

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