1998 SSANGYONG MUSSO check engine

M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B1-87
1. Check the piston ring gap and apply the engine oil to the
piston pin and the connecting rod bushing.
2. Connect the piston and the connecting rod by pressing in
the piston pin (6) and install the snap ring to the groove.
3. Clean the cylinder bore, connecting rod bearing journal,
connecting rod bearing shell and the piston and coat them
with engine oil.
4. Install the piston ring using the tensioning strap(000 589
04 14 00).
5. Install the piston so that the arrow on the piston head faces
to the forward of the vehicle.
6. After aligning the connecting rod and the bearing cap mark
(// or a number), tighten the bolts.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque1st step 35 - 45 Nm
2nd step 90° + 5°
Apply the engine oil to the bearing cap upper and lower
bearing shells.
7. Check if the crankshaft rotates without any trouble by rotating
it.

M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B1-89
Inspection
1. Measure the basic bore of the connecting rod bearing.
Notice
If the basic bore exceeds the value of 51.614mm, replace
the bearing or check the connecting rod.
2. Check connecting rod bolts.
3. Check the assembly mark(indication//or number:arrow) of
the connecting rods and the bearing cap when installing.
Notice
lMake sure it doesn’t exceed over 4g with other
connecting rods when replacing the connecting rods.
lCheck if the connecting rod and the bearing cap are
accurately seated on the groove when replacing the
bearing. Notice
If the length exceeds max. length, replace it.
Length When New (L)
Max. Length (L)
Tightening Torque51.7 - 52 mm
52.9 mm
1st step 40 + 5 Nm
2nd step 90°+10°

M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B1-93
OIL PAN
1 Gasket ................................................... Replace
2 Bolt (M6 x 22, 6 pieces)............................ 10 Nm
3 Drain Plug (M6 x 20)................................. 25 Nm
4 Bolt (M6 x 20, 22 pieces).......................... 10 Nm5 Bolt (M6 x 85)............................................ 10 Nm
6 Bolt (M8 x 40)............................................ 25 Nm
7 Bolt (M10)................................................. 40 Nm
8 Oil Pan
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil completely.
2. Disconnect the electric connector from oil level switch.
3. Unscrew the bolts (10) for oil level switch and check the O-
ring (11) for wear or damage. And replace it if necessary.
4. Unscrew the bolts and remove the oil pan and gasket.
Notice
Arrange the bolts according to each size.
5. Clean the inside of oil pan and sealing surface, then apply
the sealant.
6. Replace the gasket with new one.
7. Install the oil pan with gasket, and tighten each bolt in
specified torque.
8. Check for oil leaks while running the engine.
M8 X 40, 4 pieces
M6 X 85, 3 pieces
M6 X 35, 3 pieces
M6 X 20, 28 pieces the rest

1B1-96 M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL
3 Oil Filler Cap
4 Dipstick Gauge
9. Fill up engine oil through the engine oil filler opening (3).
10. Check for oil leaks at normal engine temperature after
starting the engine.
11. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes.
Check the oil level and fill up as specified if necessary.

1B1-98 M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Tightening Torque 23 Nm
Notice
Replace the oil filter gasket.
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order.
5. Check engine oil level.
6. Run the engine at idle and check the engine for leaks. 3. Remove the oil filter bolt and then remove the oil filter.
Installation Notice
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Drain the coolant from the crank case.
2. Remove the each coolant line and hose.

M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B1-103
OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE TUBE
1 Oil Dipstick Level Gauge
2 Oil Dipstick Guide Tube
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Pull out the oil dipstick level gauge (1).
2. Remove the bolt (4) in the upper intake manifold and remove
the oil dipstick guide tube.
Installation Notice
3. Install new O-ring to the dipstick guide tube.
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order.
5. Check for leaks by starting the engine.3 O-ring
4 Bolt (M6 x 12, 1 piece)........................... 9-11 Nm
Tightening Torque 9 - 11 Nm

1B1-110 M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Tools Required
102 589 00 15 00 Drift
Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the intake and exhaust manifolds.
2. Pull back the core plug until the end of one side comes out
using the screw driver.
3. Pull out the plug carefully using a pliers.
5. Press in new plug using a drift.
Notice
Wait for about 45minutes before filling the coolant so that
the Loctite 240 hardens.
6. Warm up the engine and check the coolant for leaks. 4. Clean the sealing surface and apply Loctite 241.

1B1-116 M162 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Measurement of Mating Surface
1. Measure the height (H) of the cylinder head (refer to Service
data standard
).
2. Check the mating surface of the cylinder head.
3. Mill the sharp edge of the combustion chamber.
4. Re-measure the height (H) of the cylinder head.
5. Seal the intake and exhaust valves.
6. Measure the dimension (T) between the camshaft bearing
and the valve system (refer to
Service data standard).
7. Mill the cylinder head valve seat (refer to
Service data
standard
).
Universal Tool
Surface Grinding Machine
Sceledum, Type RTY
Roaro
Schio/Italy