1998 SSANGYONG MUSSO Workshop Repair Manual

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-5
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
INSPECTION
Steering Wheel Freeplay Inspection Procedure
1. Start the engine and set the wheels in straight ahead position.
2. Slightly move the steering wheel to the left and right and
measure steering wheel free play when the front wheel is
start to move.
Notice
If exceeds specification, the steering column shaft
connections and steering linkage .clearance. Replace or
repair if necessary.
Steering Angle Inspection Procedure
1. Place the front wheel on a measuring tool.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left and measure
steering angle
Notice
If out of standard, check or adjust toe-in.
Standard33°37'
31°50'Inner
Outer
Steering Effort Inspection Procedure
1 Place a vehicle on the paved flat ground with front wheels
in a straight ahead position.
2 Start the engine and run it at 1,000rpm.
3 Using a scale, measure the steering effort in both directions.
Notice
The difference in steering effort of left and right should be
within 0.6 kg.
StandardMax. 3.0kg
StandardMax. 30mm

6A-6 POWER STEERING SYSTEM
OIL PUMP PRESSURE CHECK
Oil Pump Pressure Check
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump connect a
pressure gauge between the oil pump and pressure hose
2. Bleed the system . Start the engine and turn the steering
wheel form lock several times until oil temperature is up to
50°C
3. Run the engine at 1,000 rpm.
4. Close the pressure gauge valve and check oil pressure.
Notice
Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 seconds.
5. Remove the pressure gauge and connect the pressure
hose.
6. Do bleeding procedure.
BLEEDING OF POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
Bleeding of Power Steering System
1. Disconnect the fuel line. Using a starter motor, crank the
engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 or 6
times.
Notice
Do bleeding with engine cranking. If bleed with idling, there
can be a air contact with oil.
2. Connect the fuel feed line and start the engine at idle speed.
3. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock until there is no
more air in oil reservoir.
4. Connect the oil level is within specification.
5. By turning the steering wheel left to right, check the oil level
change.
Notice
lIf oil is not changes more than 5mm, do bleeding again.
lIf oil level rises suddenly when stopped engine, again.
Relief Pressure75 - 82 kg/cm2

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-7
STEERING GEAR BOX
1 Bolt.......................................................30-40Nm
2 Spring Washer
3 Lower Shaft
4 Pressure Hose......................................12-18Nm
5 Return Pipe..........................................12-18Nm
6 Cotter Pin7 Slotted Nut............................................35-45Nm
8 Nut
9 Spring Washer
1 0 Bolt.......................................................35-45Nm
11 Washer
12 Steering Gearbox Assembly

6A-8 POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Tightening Torque 35 - 45 Nm
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut and separate the steering
gear box tie rod from the steering knuckle arm using the
puller.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the bolt and separate the lower sha from the
steering gear box.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 30 - 40 Nm
3. Remove the oil pipe from the steering gear box and drain
the oil.
Installation Notice
4. Remove the clamp bolts and remove the steering gear box
assembly.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 12 - 18 Nm
Notice
lBe careful not to damage the rubber(1).
lWhen installing tighten the bolt (3) with the rubber
(2)being inserted to the hole of clamp.
5. Bleed the air from system.
6. Check the toe-in.
Tightening Torque 70 - 90 Nm Tighten the bolt toward threadless side of lower shaft
coupling.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-9
Inspection Procedure
1. Check the distance of tie rod and toe-in data and, if
necessary, adjust as below.
2. Adjustment
lUnscrew the adjuster nut (1) and adjust the distance by
turning the rod (2) counterclockwise.
Distance of Tie Rod152mm
Toe-in 0 - 4 mm
Tightening Torque 65 - 80Nm
lCheck the toe-in date (A~B)
lIf the ton-in is normal, tighten the adjuster nut (1) to the
specified toque with tie rod (2) being fixed.
Tightening

SECTION 6E
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Steering Wheel Mounting Nut
Steering Lower Shaft Bolt
Steering Column Shaft Bolt
Steering Column Mounting BoltNlm
50 - 80
30 - 40
9 - 14
15 - 20
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2

6E-2 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING COLUMN
1 Horn Pad
2 Nut .......................................................50-80 Nm
3 Washer
4 Steering Wheel
5 Combination Switch Assembly
6 Combination Switch Lower Cover
7 Combination Switch Upper Cover
8 Bolt
9 Bolt1 0 Bolt
11 Crash Pad Panel
1 2 Bolt......................................................30-40 Nm
13 Spring Washer
14 Steering Column Shaft
1 5 Bolt........................................................9-14 Nm
1 6 Bolt......................................................13-40 Nm
17 Column & Shaft Assembly

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E-3
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the horn pad from the steering wheel and
disconnect the connectors .
2. Place an alignment marks on the column shaft end and
fixing nut and then remove the fixing nut.
Installation Notice
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the combination switch upper cover .
Tightening Torque 50 - 80 Nm
5. Release the crash pad panel.
Notice
Remove the hood release wire and the other switch
connectors.