1998 SSANGYONG MUSSO steering

6E-4 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
6. Disconnect each connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum hose from the ignition switch(Diesel
only) .
9. Remove the lower shaft by removing the bolt of the steering
column shaft.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 9 - 14 Nm
8. Remove the combination switch assembly.
10. Remove the dash panel mounting bolts.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 30 - 40 Nm

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E-5
Tightening Torque 30 - 40 Nm 11. Remove the steering column upper mounting bolt and pull
out steering column assembly.
Installation Notice
12. Installation is reverse order of the removal.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) 8B-3
CAUTIONS
Failure to follow the correct service procedure can cause air bag damage or personal injury due to unexpected air
bag deployment. Before service (removal and installation of part, check for replacement), please be weal noticed of
following items for your correct service.
1. For service, turn the ignition switch to ‘LOCK’ position and wait for 30 seconds after disconnecting the negative
battery cable.
2. If the vehicle collapsed, remove the air bag ECU first to reserve the crash records.
3, Never use other vehicles’ air bag components and replace with specified new part.
4. Never disassemble or repair the air bag module, air bag unit and wiring harness to re-use.
5. Replace the air bag module and air bag unit with new if it dropped, cracked or damaged.
6. Only qualified technicians in service shop should check or repair the air bag,
7. Before service, should be well noticed of warning labels on the vehicle.
A. Sun Visor Side
[Warning]
Pull down the sun visor and see SRS air bag
warning lamp on the head lining.
B. Head Lining
[Warning]
1 . This vehicle is equipped with air bag. Air bag is
supplemental device for the seatbelt. Fasten
your seatbelt.
2. This air bag should be replaced by authorized
supplier within replacement intervals.
3. When the ignition key is turned to ON position,
SRS warning lamp will turn on for 6 sec. and go
off. In this case, the system is normal.
For the following cases, see service manual.
- SRS warning lamp does not turn on.
- SRS warning lamp does not go off.
- SRS warning lamp continues to blink.
C. Steering Wheel Body Inner
[Warning]
Before removing the steering wheel, read service
manual first. Set the front wheels straight forward
and align the center position marks of SRS clock
spring. Improper removal or installation of the
steering wheel can damage the SRS components.D. Engine Compartment
[Warning]
This vehicle is equipped with air bag. Before
checking the engine compartment, read service
manual first. Faultuy check and service can cause
SRS air bag deployment and system defects that
can be led to severe damage.
E. Battery Cable
[Warning]
Before disconnecting the battery power, read
service manual first.

8B-6 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)
AIR BAG MODULE
Air bag module is installed in the pad of steering wheel center and inflator is consisted of igniter, explosives, gas
generating material and bag. When crashed, the air bag control unit sends current to the air bag module through
squib line and this current ignites as ignition energy (6mJ) momentarily igniting explosives and bag will be inflated
by nitrogen gas protecting driver at the same and then deflates.
1 Air bag Module
2 Module Housing
3 Bag
4 Module Bracket
5 Retainer Ring
6 Inflator
7 Horn Switch
8 Backing Plate

8B-18 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
AIR BAG MODULE
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the steering wheel rid (LH,RH) with a screwdriver.
Installation Notice
Each position mark (LH,RH) is stamped on the inner surface
of the rids.
Tightening Torque 7 - 11 Nm
3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the air bag module.
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order. 2. Unscrew the bolts from both sides.
Installation Notice

8B-20 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)
Removal & Installation Procedure
preceding work : removal of steering wheel
1. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” position and disconnect
the battery negative cable. Start the procedure after waiting
over 3oseconds.
2. Unscrew 3 screws from lower cover on steering column shaft
and remove the lower cover.
3. Unscrew 4 screws from clock spring and remove the clock
spring
Installation Notice
lDon’t try to repair and modify the clock spring.
lWhen aligning the neutral position, turn to clockwise until it
stops, and turn to counter clockwise until the marks are
aligned