2012 SSANGYONG NEW ACTYON SPORTS maintenance

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2. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
1) Maintenance Procedures for DI Engine Fuel System
Always keep the workshop and lift clean (especially, from dust).
Always keep the tools clean (from oil or foreign materials).
Wear a clean vinyl apron to prevent the fuzz, dust and foreign materials from getting into fuel
system. Wash your hands and do not wear working gloves. 1.
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Follow the below procedures before starting service works for fuel system.
If the problem is from HP pump, fuel supply line or injector, prepare the clean special tools and
sealing caps to perform the diagnosis for DI engine fuel system in this manual. At this point,
thoroughly clean the related area in engine compartment. 4.
Clean the engine compartment before starting service works.
Tool kit for high pressure lineTook kit for low pressure line

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2. MAINTENANCE
1) Level Check
Park the vehicle on a level ground and apply the parking brake. Stop the engine and wait more
than 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert it all the way.
Pull out it again and check the oil level.
The oil level should be between the maximum (Max) mark and minimum (Min) mark on the oil
dipstick. Oil should be replenished before the level goes below the minimum mark. -
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Operating vehicle with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine. Make sure the engine
oil level is correct and add oil if necessary.
2) Replenishment
If the level gets to the lower point, open the filler cap on top of the cylinder block and add the
genuine oil without exceeding the level of the upper mark.
Recheck the oil level after 5 minutes.
Regularly check the engine oil level and add Ssangyong genuine engine oil if necessary.
Clean the dipstick with clean cloth so that any foreign materials cannot get into the engine.
The oil should not go above the upper mark on the dipstick.
The engine oil may be consumed more if the engine is new. -
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Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler

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If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a
malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check
is needed.
(4) Maintenance
Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.
If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.
Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the
battery cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be
damaged due to sudden voltage change.
Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.
Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted
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Adjusting plug
Gear Preload Check ▶
Preload is the term used in mechanical engineering to describe the load applied to a fastener
merely as a result of being fastened (and before any external loads are applied)
4. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Place the wheels at straight ahead
direction.
Lift up the vehicle with a lift.
Unscrew the adjusting plug lock nut.
Measure the torque of the adjusting plug. 1.
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4.
If the torque is excessive or too low, adjust
to the specified torque. 5.
Place the rack gear to the center
position.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 10.2 Nm.
Turn the pinion gear so that the rack
gear is turned to lock to lock 5 times.
Unscrew the adjusting plug.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 4.6 to 5.6
Nm.
Unscrew the adjusting plug to 67.5°. -
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Lock nut
Adjusting plug
Bushing
Rack support yokeRack support spring
Yoke plugLock nut