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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD

Tiny
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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?
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 AT 6:55 PM

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Tiny
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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
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