Hyundai Santa Fe Planetary Gears
Planetary Gears to suit the Hyundai Santa Fe, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai Santa Fe Planetary Gears?
Planetary gears are the nested sun, planet and ring gearsets inside an automatic gearbox that make each ratio possible. On Hyundai Getz, i20 and Creta automatics we see them complain with whine or crunch when the ATF has never been changed.
Signs You Need New Planetary Gears
Getting the right planetary gears for your Santa Fe first time
The Santa Fe reached South Africa as SM, CM, DM and TM, and that alone changes what fits.Five- and seven-seat derivatives differ well beyond the third-row seat itself — floor pan, trim, glass and rear HVAC parts all follow the seating configuration.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market Santa Fe:
Manual and automatic derivatives of the same Hyundai take entirely different mountings, driveshafts and coolers, and the automatic itself changed within some generations.
Send us manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct planetary gears against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the Santa Fe is mostly the tow car of the range, so cooling, driveline and rear-suspension components carry loads the same parts never see on a lighter Hyundai. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Santa Fe Planetary Gears — Questions We Get Asked
Will planetary gears from another Santa Fe fit mine?
Not automatically. The Santa Fe sold in South Africa as SM, CM, DM and TM, and five- and seven-seat derivatives differ well beyond the third-row seat itself — floor pan, trim, glass and rear HVAC parts all follow the seating configuration. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Santa Fe come with?
SA-market cars ran Delta 2.7 V6 (SM), 2.2 CRDi (CM), R-line 2.2 CRDi (DM, TM). The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
How much does it cost to replace Hyundai planetary gears?
A full gearbox rebuild covering planetary sets, clutch packs and seals runs R18,700-R45,000 at an SA transmission specialist. A used replacement gearbox through Pro Hyundai Spares is often cheaper and carries a warranty. Get a free quote.
What does a failing Hyundai automatic gearbox sound like?
A high-pitched whine that changes note with each gear change, sometimes with a squeak or crunch as the shift completes. A harsh bang as drive engages from neutral points at the same planetary-set damage. Early diagnosis saves a full rebuild.
Can planetary gears be replaced or do you need a whole gearbox?
Specialist transmission workshops can split a gearbox, fit new planetary sets and rebuild clutches. It is skilled work and not cheap. On most Hyundai autos a used complete box through Pro Hyundai Spares works out cheaper with less downtime.
How much does a Hyundai planetary gear set cost in South Africa?
Bare planetary sets are rarely sold alone, because transmission specialists order them as part of a rebuild kit. Expect R3,700-R8,000 for the parts alone. Labour to fit them is the bigger cost. Get a free quote with your gearbox code.
Where can I buy Hyundai planetary gears in SA?
Pro Hyundai Spares can source planetary sets and full used auto gearboxes for Getz, i20, Accent and Creta. Specialist transmission shops are the other route. Send us your gearbox ID for an exact match.
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Not sure which planetary gears fits your Santa Fe?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct planetary gears for your exact Santa Fe derivative.