2003 SSANGYONG MUSSO ABS

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER1 Rear Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush
4 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 removeactuator assembly. Notice
When installing the actuator to the mounting bracket,
the wiring should face outward of the frame.
Actuator 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). NoticeWhen 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 WHEELSDIAGNOSIS
WEAR PATTERN DIAGNOSIS
Wear Pattern Possible Cause Remedy
Wear on Both Tread Shoulders Under Inflation
Wear on Tread Center Over Inflation
Tread Torn Out Under Inflation
One-sided Tread Wear Incorrect Camber or Toe-in
Feather Edging of Tread Incorrect Toe-in
Spotty Tread Wear Out of Wheel Balance
Spotty Wear-wear Localized on Shoulder Sections Out of Wheel Balance Play in Hub Bearings Play in Ball Joint Defective Shock Absorber
Adjust AdjustAdjustAdjustAdjustAdjust Adjust
Check play
Adjust preload
Check Check

FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the tire.Installation Notice
Steel Wheel
Aluminum Wheel
Tightening 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 Bolt
Tightening Torque25 - 35 Nm
85 - 105 Nm
Notice Be careful not to damage the brake hose.

3D-2 REAR DRIVE AXLEFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Inner Bracket Mounting Nut Propeller Shaft to Rear Axle Input ShaftLower Arm Mounting Nut Lower Shock Absorber to Axle Housing Upper Arm Mounting NutStabilizer Bar Mounting BoltLateral Rod Mounting NutDrive Pinion Lock Nut Oil Drain Plug Ring Gear Mounting BoltOil Filler Plug
N 

 m
50 - 65 70 - 80
150 - 180 50 - 65
150 - 180 30 - 45
150 - 180240 - 310 28 - 4275 - 9028 - 42
4.55 4.554.55 4.27 5.863.733.734.89
1.9 L
SEA 80W/90, API GL - 5
M/TA/T (MB) M/T A/T (MB)A/T (BTRA)M/TA/T (MB) A/T (BTRA)
Oil Capacity Oil Specification
Application Description
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS(CONT'D)
E20 E23 E32
Reduction Ratio

REAR DRIVE AXLE 3D-5
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

3D-10 REAR DRIVE AXLE
6. Separate the lower shock absorber from the axle housing.Installation Notice
7. Remove the upper arm mounting nuts and remove the upper arm form the axle housing. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 50 - 65 Nm
8. Remove the stabilizer bar. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
9. Remove the lateral rod mounting nuts and remove the lateral rod from the axle housing. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
10. Lowering the axle housing slowly, remove the coil springs and spring seats.
11. Installation should follow the removal precedure in the reverse order.
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm

SECTION 4A
HYDRAULIC BRAKES
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-1
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-2
Noise or Vehicle Vibration When Applied
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-2
Pulls to One Side When Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-2
Poor Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-2Increasing Pedal Stroke (Pedal Goes to
Floor) or Brake Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-3
Poor Braking of Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-4
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-4
ABS / ABD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5
Non-ABS / ABD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-6
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-7
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-7
Bleeding the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-7
Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-9
LCRV (Load Conscious Reducing Valve) . . . 4A-12
Caution: Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting thiscable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCKunless otherwise noted.
Type
Pedal Ratio
Pedal Stroke
Pedal Freeplay Type
Inner Diameter Type
Ratio
Type
I.D. of Caliper Cylinder
Thickness of Brake Pad Thickness of Disc Plate Type
I.D. of Caliper Cylinder
Thickness of Brake Pad Thickness of Disc Plate
Type
Operation
Specification PBR Brake
4.3 : 1
132 mm
23.81 mm
5.0 : 1
60.4 mm

40.5 mm
9.5 mm

Suspended
1 - 4 mm
Tandem Type with Lever Sensor
Vacuum Booster Type
Ventilated Disc 10 mm 24 mm
Rear Wheel Internal Expansion Type Mechanical
SAE J1703, DOT3
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Pedal
Master Cylinder Brake Booster Front Brake
Rear Brake
Parking Brake Brake Fluid MANDO Brake
4.3 : 1
138 mm
25.4 mm
5.6 : 1
60 mm
Solid Disc
38.2 mm
10.0 mm 10.4 mm
Application