1998 SSANGYONG MUSSO ABS

Type
Spring Type
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
Stabilizer TypeDescription
5-link
Coil Spring
13.8 mm
126.8 mm
384.5 mm
f139.6 mm
2.58 kg
Cylindrical Reciprocation Type
Torsion Bar Type
SECTION 2D
REAR SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wire Diameter (mm)
Diameter (mm)
Free Heigth (mm)
Outer Diameter (mm)
Spring Constant (kg
·m)
Application
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Noise (During Straight Driving) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Oil Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Noise (During Turning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-3
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-4
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Rear Suspension(5-Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Rear Shock Absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-9
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Upper Nut
Stabilizer Bar Bolt
Lateral Rod Nut
Shock Absorber Mounting Nut Upper
Arm Fixing NutNlm
16 - 22
30 - 45
150 - 180
50 - 65
150 - 180

2D-4 REAR SUSPENSION
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar
COMPONENT LOCATOR

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-5
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERIVCE
REAR SUSPENSION (5 - LINK)
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar

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

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.

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

FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the tire.
Installation Notice
Steel Wheel
Aluminum WheelTightening Torque80 - 120 Nm
110 - 130 Nm
2. Remove the autolocking hub vacuum hose.
3. With ABS
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
Installation Notice
4. Remove the mounting bolts and pull off the caliper assembly.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 6 - 8 Nm
Hose Bolt
Mounting BoltTightening Torque25 - 35 Nm
85 - 105 Nm
Notice
Be careful not to damage the brake hose.