2003 SSANGYONG MUSSO steering

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-9
Inspection Procedure
1. Check the distance of tie rod and toe-in data and, ifnecessary, adjust as below.
2. Adjustment Unscrew the adjuster nut (1) and adjust the distance by
turning the rod (2) counterclockwise.
Distance of Tie Rod 152mm
Toe-in 0 - 4 mm
Tightening Torque 65 - 80Nm

Check the toe-in date (A~B)
If the ton-in is normal, tighten the adjuster nut (1) to the
specified toque with tie rod (2) being fixed. Tightening

SECTION 6E
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Steering Wheel Mounting Nut Steering Lower Shaft BoltSteering Column Shaft Bolt Steering Column Mounting Bolt
N m
50 - 80 30 - 40
9 - 14
15 - 20
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2

6E-2 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING COLUMN
1 Horn Pad
2 Nut ....................................................... 50-80 Nm
3 Washer
4 Steering Wheel
5 Combination Switch Assembly
6 Combination Switch Lower Cover
7 Combination Switch Upper Cover
8 Bolt
9 Bolt
10 Bolt
11 Crash Pad Panel
12 Bolt ...................................................... 30-40 Nm
13 Spring Washer
14 Steering Column Shaft
15 Bolt ........................................................ 9-14 Nm
16 Bolt ...................................................... 13-40 Nm
17 Column & Shaft Assembly

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E-3
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the horn pad from the steering wheel anddisconnect the connectors .
2. Place an alignment marks on the column shaft end and fixing nut and then remove the fixing nut. Installation Notice
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the combination switch upper cover .
Tightening Torque 50 - 80 Nm
5. Release the crash pad panel. Notice Remove the hood release wire and the other switch connectors.

6E-4 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
6. Disconnect each connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum hose from the ignition switch(Dieselonly) .
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 offollowing 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 servicemanual 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