2004 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD

2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
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BAFFLEDSFOWNER
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Tires and Wheels problem
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 6 cyl Automatic 105000 miles

how do i know if my santa fe has AWD or front wheel drive, when i bought it i was told it was AWD, but my mechanic told me it was front wheel, any easy way to tell?
Mar 17, 2009 at 6:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If it is AWD, look at the rear axle. AWD models will have axles running to each rear wheel and a differential in the center. FWD will only have a straight steel axle without a differential or cv joints at the end.

If they told you that is was an AWD, and it isn't, I would take it back. An AWD is more valueable than the FWD.

If you want, take a picture of the rear axle, upload it so I can see it, and I'll let you know what it is.

Joe
Mar 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM