2003 SSANGYONG MUSSO ABS

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-7
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the fixing nuts and bolts of the shock absorberand lower arm connection. Installation Notice
2. Remove the connecting nuts of the stabilizer bar link to the lower arm. Installation Notice
3. Turn the height control bolt until the distance between the end of the height control bolt end piece and the bolt end becomes 0-5 mm. Installation Notice Install the torsion bar spring and adjust the distance between the end of the height control bolt and piece end the bolt end to be 50-55 mm. Adjust the vehicle height.
Tightening Torque 60 - 80 Nm
Tightening Torque 16 - 22 Nm
4. Remove the torque arm fixing nuts and bolts and then withdraw the torsion bar spring. Installation Notice
M10 M12
Tightening Torque40 - 60 Nm 60 - 80 Nm
5. Installation should follow the removal precedure in thereverse order.
6. Check and adjust the wheel alignment.

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the shock absorber.Installation Notice
2. Remove the fulcrum pin mounting bolts and nuts and removethe upper arm assembly. Notice Be careful not to damage or lose the adjusting shims.
Upper LowerDistance between the nut end and the screw end
Tightening Torque6 - 9 mm
60 - 80 Nm
3. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (2). Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 120 - 140 Nm
4. Pull out the cotter pin from the lower arm ball end assembly and remove lower arm after loosening the slotted nut. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Notice Replace the cotter pin with new one.
5. Installation should follow the removal precedure in the reverse order.
Tightening Torque 120 - 180 Nm
Installation Notice

2C-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER1 Front Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush 4 Center Washer
5 Actuator Mounting Bracket
6 Nut ........................................................
40-60Nm

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-11
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect actuator connector and unscrew bolt and remove
actuator assembly. Notice When installing the actuator to the mounting bracket, the wiring should face the front of the frame.
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 vertical 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.

Type
Spring TypeCoil Spring Shock Absorber
Stabilizer TypeDescription
5-link
Coil Spring
13.8 mm
126.8 mm 384.5 mm
139.6 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-2 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Nut
N
m
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 REPAIRON-VEHICLE SERIVCE
REAR SUSPENSION (5 - LINK)
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber
5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-7
Shock 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
Upper 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
Lower arm
1. Remove the parking brake cable bracket.
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
Distance between the nut
end and the screw end 6 - 9 mm