1998 SSANGYONG MUSSO Workshop Repair Manual

2D-6 REAR SUSPENSION
Removal & Installation Procedure
lStabilizer bar
1. Remove the upper nut of the connecting link.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the stabilizer bar cap fixing bolts (arrow) and
remove the stabilizer bar.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 16 - 22 Nm
Distance Between the Nut
end and the Screw end10 - 13 mm
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
lLateral Rod
1. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the frame.
Notice
Completely press the coil springs.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the lateral rod.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-7
lShock Absorber.
1. Remove the lower mounting nut.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the upper mounting nut and remove the shock
absorber.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 50 - 65 Nm
lUpper Arm
1. Remove the upper arm fixing nut from the frame.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the upper arm fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the upper arm.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
lLower arm
1. Remove the parking brake cable bracket.
Tightening Torque
30 - 45 Nm
Distance between the nut
end and the screw end6 - 9 mm

2D-8 REAR SUSPENSION
2. Remove the lower arm fixing nut from the frame.
Installation Notice
3. Remove the lower arm fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the lower arm.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1 Rear Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush4 Center Washer
5 Actuator Mounting Bracket
6 Nut (M12 x 1.25)................................. 40 - 60Nm

2D-10 REAR SUSPENSION
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect actuator connector and unscrew bolt and remove
actuator assembly.
Notice
lWhen installing the actuator to the mounting bracket,
the wiring should face outward of the frame.
lActuator wiring should be fixed 40 - 50mm away from
the wiring ends when fixing it with the frame open clip.
2. Unscrew the upper nut (6).
Notice
When screwing the nut, actuator contacting surface of the
mounting bracket and rod end should be 0.5 - 1.5mm.
3. Remove the mounting bracket (5).
Notice
When installing the bracket, it should be parallel to the frame
side member.
4. Remove the bush and check for damage and replace if
necessary.
5. Unscrew shock absorber lower bolt and nut and remove
the shock absorber.
Notice
Shock absorber is filled with gas, never attempt to cut or
heat.
6. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order.

Description
Alumimun
7JJ X 15
Radial Tire
P215 / 75R 15 - 30psi
P235 / 75R 15 - 30psi
P255 / 70R 15 - 30psi Application
Wheel
SECTION 2E
TIRES AND WHEELS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Wheel BoltNlm
80 - 120
110 - 130
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 2E-1
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-2
Wear Pattern Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-2
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-3
Radial Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-3Wheel Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-3
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-4
Wheel and Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-4
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-5
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-5
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2E-5
Material
Size
Tire
Type
Size and Tire Pressure
Steel
Alumimum

2E-2 TIRES AND WHEELS
DIAGNOSIS
WEAR PATTERN DIAGNOSIS
Wear Pattern Possible CauseRemedy
Wear on Both Tread Shoulders Under Inflation
Wear on Tread Center
Over Inflation
Tread Torn Out Under Inflation
One-sided Tread WearIncorrect Camber or Toe-in
Feather Edging of TreadIncorrect Toe-in
Spotty Tread Wear
Out of Wheel Balance
Spotty Wear-wear Localized on
Shoulder SectionsOut of Wheel Balance
Play in Hub Bearings
Play in Ball Joint
Defective Shock Absorber
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Check play
Adjust preload
Check
Check

TIRES AND WHEELS 2E-3
IDENTIFICATION
RADIAL TIRE
WHEEL DISC
7 J x
16 ET 39
Wheel Offset (mm)
(Distance from rim center to wheel
nave contacting surface)
Rim Diameter (inch)
Identification for One-piece Well-base Rim
Code Letter for Height and Profile of Rim Flange
Rim Width (Inch)
ET : Distance from Rim Center to Wheel have Contacting
Surface (mm)
a : Rim Width (Inch)
d : Rim Diameter (Inch)
Four Season Mud & Snow P 215/75 R 15 94 H M+S
Speed Rating (max. 210km/h)
Load Range (below 670kg)
Rim Diameter (inch)
Radial Tire
Aspect Ratio = (Section Height ¸ Section
Width) x 100
Section Width (mm)
Passenger Car
215/65 R 16 93 V
Speed Rating (max. 240km/h)
Load Range (below 650kg)
Rim Diameter (inch)
Radial Tire
Aspect Ratio = (Section Height ¸ Section
Width) x 100
Section Width(mm)
Summer Tire