EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-58056 of Tenneco Automotive Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 18,
2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of The Tenneco Automotive
Stock Ownership Plan for Hourly Employees for the year ended December 31, 2002.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois

June 30, 2003