2012 SSANGYONG NEW ACTYON SPORTS power steering fluid

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3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAYOUT
Do not work on the engine compartment while the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, muffler
or catalytic converter is hot. Always turn the engine off and allow it to cool before starting the
maintenance.
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. -
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Power steering fluid
reservoirBrake fluid reservoir
Fuse & relay
Engine oil
dipstick gaugeWasher fluid
reservoir cap Engine oil filler cap
Air cleaner
Operating vehicle with insuffi cient amount of oil can damage the engine. Make sure the
engine oil level is correct and add oil if necessary.
Coolant reservoir

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4. DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE
1) Oil Leak Diagnosis
Most fluid oil leaks are easily located and repaired by visually finding the leak and replacing or
repairing the necessary parts. On some occasions a fluid leak may be difficult to locate or repair.
The following procedures may help you in locating and repairing most leaks.
Finding the Leak ▶
Identify the fluid. Determine whether it is engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, power
steering fluid, etc.
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After running the vehicle at normal operating temperature, park the vehicle over a large
sheet of paper.
Wait a few minutes.
You should be able to find the approximate location of the leak by the drippings on the
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Visually check around the suspected component.
Check around all the gasket mating surfaces for leaks. A mirror is useful for finding leaks
in areas that are hard to reach.
If the leak still cannot be found, it may be necessary to clean the suspected area with a
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Clean the area well.
Dry the area.
Operate the vehicle for several miles at normal operating temperature and varying
speeds.
After operating the vehicle, visually check the suspected component.
If you still cannot locate the leak, try using the powder or black light and dye method. ·
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Clean the suspected area.
Apply an aerosol-type powder (such as foot powder) to the suspected area.
Operate the vehicle under normal operating conditoins.
Visually inspect the suspected component. You should be able to trace the leak path over
the white powder surface to the source. -
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- Powder Method ▶

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Oil Change ▶
Open the power fluid reservoir cap and
drain the fluid completely with oil suction
device. To make it easy, turn the steering
wheel to its both ends several times.
Fill up the specified fluid into fluid reservoir
and bleed air from the steering system. 1.
2. Oil Level Check ▶
Place the vehicle on a level ground and
start the engine and let it run at idle speed.
Turn the steering wheel several times so
that the oil temperature reaches to normal
operating level (75~85˚C).
Place the steering wheel at straight ahead
direction.
Check the oil level in the power steering oil
reservoir. Adjust the oil level between MAX
and MIN. 1.
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If the difference between two
measurements is below 5 mm and the level
is between MAX and MIN level, it's normal.
If it is over 5 mm, bleed air from the
system. Check the fluid level on a level ground with
the engine turned off. The fluid level should
be between the MIN and MAX marks on the
reservoir cap gauge.
below 5 mm
Engine idling Engine running
Oil typeATF Dexron II or III
Capacityapprox. 1ℓ (including
reservoir)

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The power steering has been designed to make the wheel move more easily than in a manual
steering system. The hydraulic power assists the process utilizing hydraulic fluid. The fluid
increases pressure in the power steering pump and aids the movement of the steering
mechanism. The power steering system consists of pump, oil reservoir, rack and gear box. The
power steering pump is a vane type and delivers hydraulic pressure to operate the power steering
system. The pressure relief valve in the pump controls the discharging pressure. The rotary valve
in the rack and the pinion gear directs the oil from the power steering pump to one side of the
rack piston. The integrated rack piston converts the hydraulic pressure to linear movement. The
operating force of the rack moves the wheels through the tie rod, the tie rod end and the steering
knuckle. Even though the hydraulic pressure cannot be generated, a driver can steer the vehicle
without power assist but it needs very high steering force. In this case, the operating force of the
steering wheel is conveyed to the pinion, and the movement of the pinion moves the rack through
the pinion gear combined to the rack gear.