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Hyundai Pinion Gear for Sale in South Africa

Choosing pinion gear usually comes down to whether to rebuild, replace with a used unit, or fit a reconditioned assembly. Send us the details and we will narrow it to the parts that actually fit

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Hyundai Pinion Gear by Model

Pick your Hyundai model below to see pinion gear matched to your vehicle.

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Hyundai i20 - Pinion Gear

Hyundai i20

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Pinion Gear for i20 hatchback

One of Hyundai's biggest sellers on South African roads, the i20 is a practical, fuel-sipping hatch with a deep aftermarket and used-parts network across every province.
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Hyundai i10 - Pinion Gear

Hyundai i10

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Pinion Gear for i10 hatchback

A favourite first car and city runabout in South Africa, the i10 keeps parts moving fast thanks to huge numbers on the road and low running costs.
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i10 Pinion Gear
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Hyundai Accent - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Accent

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Pinion Gear for Accent sedan

A long-serving budget sedan that remains everywhere in South Africa, the Accent has one of the strongest used-parts followings of any Hyundai, especially for the LC and MC generations.
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Accent Pinion Gear
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Hyundai Tucson - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Tucson

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Pinion Gear for Tucson suv

Hyundai's core family SUV in South Africa across four generations, the Tucson drives steady demand for both mechanical and body panels — the JM and LM in particular.
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Hyundai Getz - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Getz

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Pinion Gear for Getz hatchback

The Getz was a runaway success in South Africa and thousands are still on the road, keeping demand for engines, gearboxes and everyday service parts consistently high.
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hatchback Top Priority
Getz Pinion Gear
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Hyundai ix35 - Pinion Gear

Hyundai ix35

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Pinion Gear for ix35 suv

The ix35 sold in big numbers as Hyundai's mid-size SUV and is a workhorse of the SA used-parts market, from turbos and injectors to tailgates and headlights.
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suv Top Priority
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Hyundai Creta - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Creta

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Pinion Gear for Creta suv

A modern compact SUV that has quickly built a large SA owner base, the Creta sees rising parts demand as the first GS-generation cars reach the aftermarket.
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Creta Pinion Gear
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Hyundai Elantra - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Elantra

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Pinion Gear for Elantra sedan

Hyundai's compact sedan across many generations, the Elantra (and its Avante roots) is a common sight on SA roads with steady demand for both older XD/HD and newer MD/AD parts.
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sedan Top Priority
Elantra Pinion Gear
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Hyundai Atos - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Atos

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Pinion Gear for Atos hatchback

A tall, thrifty city car beloved by SA commuters, the Atos (including the Prime) still has a loyal following and reliable demand for engine and suspension components.
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hatchback Steady Demand
Atos Pinion Gear
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Hyundai H1 - Pinion Gear

Hyundai H1

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Pinion Gear for H1 van

The H1 people-mover and panel van is a fleet and family favourite in South Africa, driving strong demand for diesel engine parts, injectors and body panels.
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van Steady Demand
H1 Pinion Gear
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Hyundai H100 - Pinion Gear

Hyundai H100

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Pinion Gear for H100 commercial

A backbone of small-business SA, the H100 bakkie is worked hard and keeps demand high for clutches, diesel parts, load-body panels and running gear.
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commercial Steady Demand
H100 Pinion Gear
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Hyundai Santa Fe - Pinion Gear

Hyundai Santa Fe

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Pinion Gear for Santa Fe suv

Hyundai's flagship 7-seater SUV in South Africa, the Santa Fe spans the SM, CM, DM and TM generations and draws steady demand for CRDi diesel and drivetrain parts.
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How Hyundai pinion gear fitment actually works

The decision most Hyundai owners are really making here is whether to rebuild, replace with a used unit, or fit a reconditioned assembly.

Manual and automatic derivatives of the same Hyundai take entirely different mountings, driveshafts and coolers, and the automatic itself changed within some generations.

That is why we quote pinion gear against the car rather than against the model name. Send us manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to, and we will come back with what fits , what it costs and how quickly we can get it to you.

What Are Pinion Gear?

"Pinion" covers two entirely different parts, and on a Hyundai the answer usually depends on which wheels drive the car. The bulk of the range — i10, i20, Getz, Accent, Elantra, Creta and the front-drive Tucson derivatives — is front-wheel drive, so the crown wheel and pinion live inside the transaxle alongside the gears. A separate differential with its own pinion only appears on the rear-drive and all-wheel-drive cars: the H100 and H1, the Terracan, the Mighty and the AWD Santa Fe and Tucson derivatives. The third meaning is the pinion in a steering rack, which is a different part again. Tell us which noise you are chasing and we will tell you which pinion you are after.

Signs You Need New Pinion Gear

Whining or howling that rises with road speed
Metallic crunch under acceleration from stop
Steering that feels notchy or sticks at centre
Vibration through the floor above 80km/h
Clunk when shifting between drive and reverse
Oil leak under the diff housing or rack boot

Pinion Gear for Hyundai: Common Questions

What decides which pinion gear fits my Hyundai?

Manual and automatic derivatives of the same Hyundai take entirely different mountings, driveshafts and coolers, and the automatic itself changed within some generations. In practice the decision in front of you is whether to rebuild, replace with a used unit, or fit a reconditioned assembly.

What do you need from me to quote pinion gear?

Manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to. With that we can usually confirm the right part the same day, and we will tell you whether we are quoting new, aftermarket or good used stock rather than leaving you to guess.

What are the symptoms of a worn pinion gear on a Hyundai?

A rising whine under acceleration that fades on overrun is the classic diff pinion sign. On the steering rack it shows as notchiness at the straight-ahead point. Both get worse under load and often appear together with oil weep.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai pinion gear?

A full rack-and-pinion replacement fitted sits at R7,500-R18,550 at an SA specialist. Diff pinion rebuilds run higher because setup is specialist work. Pro Hyundai Spares sources used racks and complete diffs, often cheaper than rebuilding.

Why does my Hyundai make a whining noise when accelerating?

Whining under load usually means a worn diff pinion-crown mesh or dry gearbox bearings. The pitch rises with road speed, not engine speed. A proper drivetrain workshop isolates the source by clutch-in tests and oil sampling.

Can you repair just the pinion gear or do you need the whole diff?

Specialist drivetrain shops can replace pinion and crown as a matched set, but the setup work on backlash and preload is skilled. On most Hyundais a used complete differential through Pro Hyundai Spares costs less than a rebuild.

Where can I buy a Hyundai pinion gear in South Africa?

Pro Hyundai Spares sources used racks and complete differentials for i20, Accent, Creta and Sonata, with our supplier network carrying further drivetrain parts. Get a free quote with your VIN and transmission code.

Not sure which pinion gear your Hyundai takes?

Manual or automatic, the number of gears, and the engine it is bolted to is all we need. Our Hyundai desk cross-references it against stock and comes back with what fits.

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