Does the does Hyundai Sonata have a have a timing belt or chain?

If Your Hyundai Sonata is model year 1989 to 2006, it is equipped with a timing belt. Vehicles manufactured 2007 to present have a timing chain. If Your Sonata has a belt, it is recommended to replace it every 90,000 miles. The average cost of this service work is $520 to $670. Labor makes up $220 to $290 of that total. When these vehicles are equipped with a chain, they shouldn't need this service work. This part is designed to last the life of the vehicle, but there are definitely exceptions. Replacing this part will average $750 to $900 with labor accounting for $630 to $800 of that amount. Belts and chains are responsible for synC-HRonizing the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. These control intake and exhaust valves. If one of these parts breaks, expensive engine damage can be resulted.