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2A-4 SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
Replace the tires.
Replace the ball joints and the outer tie rods.
Replace the dampeners.
Tighten the stabilizer link.
Replace the spring.
Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.
Align the front and the rear wheels. Inspect for mismatched or uneven tires.
Inspect for lack of lubrication of the ball joints and the
tie rod ends.
Inspect for worn dampeners.
Inspect for a loose stabilizer link.
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.
Check the front-wheel and the rear-wheel alignment.Action ChecksReplace the ball joints and the outer tie rods.
Replace the damaged suspension components.
Replace the control arm bushings or the tie rods.
Tighten the stabilizer link.
Tighten the wheel nuts.
Tighten the suspension bolts or the nuts. Inspect for a lack of lubrication of the ball joints and
the tie rod ends.
Inspect for damaged suspension components.
Inspect for worn control arm bushings or tie rod ends.
Inspect for a loose stabilizer link.
Inspect for loose wheel nuts.
Inspect for loose suspension bolts or nuts.Action Checks Inspect for lack of lubrication of the ball joints and the
tie rod ends.
Inspect for binding in the ball joints.
Inspect for binding in the steering column.
Check the front-wheel alignment.
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.
Inspect for a sticking valve.
Inspect for binding in the intermediate shaft on the
steering gear.Action ChecksReplace the front wheel bearings.
Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and
the bolts.
Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Replace the
intermediate shaft, as needed.
Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment. Inspect for worn or loose front wheel bearings.
Inspect for a loose steering gear mounting.
Inspect the joint from the column to the steering gear
for loose connections or wear.
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.Action Checks
Replace the ball joints and the outer tie rods.
Replace the ball joint.
Lubricate the steering column. Replace the steering
column as needed.
Align the front wheels.
Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.
Lubricate the pinion valve assembly. Replace the pin-
ion valve assembly, as needed.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Poor Returnability
Abnormal Noise, Front Suspension
Abnormal or Excessive Tire Wear
Too Much Playin Steering
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2A-6 SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
Check the front-wheel and the rear-wheel alignment.
Inspect for worn dampeners.
Inspect for worn or loose wheel bearings.
Inspect for excessive tire or wheel runout.
Inspect for a worn ball joint.
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.Align the front and the rear wheels.
Replace the dampeners.
Replace the wheel bearings.
Match-mount the tires. Replace the tires, as needed.
Replace the wheels, as needed.
Replace the ball joint.
Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.Action ChecksReplace the seals and the hoses, as needed.
Clean the pinion valve assembly. Replace the pinion
valve assembly, as needed.
Adjust the power steering pump serpentine belt. Check the hydraulic system. Test the power steering
system pressure with a gauge.
Inspect for a sluggish steering gear valve.
Inspect for a loose power steering pump serpentine
belt.Action ChecksAction Checks
Purge the power steering system of air.
Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and
the bolts.
Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Replace the
intermediate shaft, as needed.
Tighten the tie rod ends. Replace the outer tie rods, as
needed.
Replace the front wheel bearings. Inspect for air in the power steering system.
Inspect for a loose steering gear mounting.
Inspect the joint from the column to the steering gear
for loose connections or wear.
Inspect for loose tie rod ends.
Inspect for loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Steering Wheel Surges or Jerks
Cupped Tires
Steering Wheel Kickback
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2C-4 FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
KAA2C020
ON-VEHICE SERVICE
FRONT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
DW340-050Sliding Hammer
DW340-060Front Hub Cap Remover/Installer
DW340-070Front Hub Flange Remover
661 589 01 07 00 Front Hub Adjusting Nut Remover/
nstaller
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the caliper assembly. Refer to Section
4D, Front Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the hub cap with front hub cap remover/
Installer DW340-060 and sliding hammer DW340-
050.
KAA2C030
5. Remove the hub flange bolts.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
6. Remove the snap ring and hub flange with front
hub flange remover DW340-070 and sliding
hammer DW340-050.
Notice:
When installing, coat the hub flange surface with
Loctitte.
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TORSION BAR
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the height control bolt.
Notice:
Install the torsion bar and adjust the distance
be tween the end of the height control blot and
piece end of the bolt to be 50 - 55 mm (1.97 -
2.17 inch). Adjust the vehicle height.
KAA2C110
KAA2C120
KAA2C130
3. Remove the torsion bar fixing nuts and bolts and
then withdraw the torsion bar.
Installation Notice
Check and adjust the wheel alignment.
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure
in the reverse order.
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Tools Required
661 589 13 33 00 Ball Joint Remover
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the torsion bar. Refer to “Torsion Bar” in
this section.
4. Remove the front shock absorber lower mounting
bolt and nut.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 70 Nm (52 lb-ft)
Tightening
TorqueM10
M1250 Nm (37 lb-ft)
70 Nm (52 lb-ft)
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2C-8 FRONT SUSPENSION
5. Remove the stabilizer link-to-lower control arm nut.
Installation Notice
KAA2C100
KAA2C140
KAA2C150
KAA2C160
6. Remove the lower ball joint using the ball joint
remover 661 589 13 33 00.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 19 Nm (14 lb-ft)
7. Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts.
Installation Notice
UPPER CONTROL ARM
Tools Required
661589 13 33 00 BallJointRemover
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the front shock absorber upper mounting nut.
Notice:
The distance between the nut end and the screw
end is 6 - 9 mm (0.24 - 0.35 inch).
Tightening Torque150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque120 Nm (89 lb-ft)
The distance between the end of the nut and
the end of the stabilizer link should be 10 - 12
mm (0.39 - 0.47 inch) at the connection of the
stabilizer link and lower control arm.
8. Installation should follow the removal procedure
in the reverse order.
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4. Remove the upper ball joint using the ball joint
remover 661 589 13 33 00.
Installation Notice
KAA2C170
KAA2C180
KAA2C130
KAA2C160
5. Remove the fulcrum pin mounting bolts and nuts
and remove the upper control arm.
Removal Notice
Tightening Torque115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the front shock absorber lower mounting
bolt and nut.
Removal Notice
4. Remove the front shock absorber upper mounting
nut.
Notice:
The distance between the nut end and the screw
end is 6 - 9 mm (0.24 - 0.35 inch).
5. Installation should follow the removal procedure
in the reverse order.
Tightening Torque130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque 70 Nm (52 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage or lose the adjusting
shims.
Check and adjust the wheel alignment.
6. Installation should follow the removal procedure
in the reverse order.
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FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-11
SSANGYONG MY2002
KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
661589 13 33 00 BallJointRemover
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the caliper assembly. Refer to Section
4D, Front Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the front hub bearing assembly. Refer to
“ Front hub bearing assembl y ” in this section.
KAA2C060
KAA2C210
KAA2C220
5. Remove the splash shield mounting bolts.
Installation Notice
6. Remove the front wheel speed sensor.
Installation Notice
KAA2C230
7. Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the
tie rod ends from the knuckle using the ball joint
remover 661 589 13 33 00.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 6 Nm (53 lb-in)
Tightening Torque 5 Nm (33 lb-in)
Tightening Torque 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
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2C-16 FRONT SUSPENSION
58
87
52
28
52
96
-
41
11
26
85
52
89
30
-
14
37/52
85
96 Crossmember Mounting Bolts
Front Axle Housing Mounting Nuts
Front Stabilizer-to-Stabilizer Link Nuts
Front Stabilizer Mounting Bolts
Front Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut
Fulcrum Pin Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
Hub Flange Bolts
Hub Adjusting Nut
Lower Cover Bolts
Lower Ball Joint Nut
Lower Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolts
Outer Tie Rod Nuts
Splash shield Mounting Bolts
Stabilizer Link-to-Lower Control Arm Nuts
Torsion Bar Fixing Nuts
Upper Ball Joint Nut and Bolts
Upper Ball Joint Mounting BoltsN
m ApplicationLb-In
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Lb-Ft
78
118
70
38
70
130
5
55
15
35
150
70
120
40
6
19
50/70
115
130-
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-
-
-
-
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
53
-
-
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