2012 SSANGYONG RODIUS Service Manual

Page 585 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 06-6
Front propeller shaft
ComponentsA. Flange
B. CV joint
C. Universal joint
Rear propeller shaft
ComponentsA. Universal joint
B. Spline
C. Center bearing
D. CV joint
E. Universal joint

Page 586 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-34411-01
1. SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionSpecification
Front Suspension Rear Suspension
Suspension typeDouble wishbone Multi-link type
Spring typeCoil spring Coil spring
Shock absorber typeReciprocati

Page 587 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-4
3. MAJOR CHANGES
Front Sub Frame
Old New
The engine mounting insulators (A) have been changed according to newly equipped engine 
(D20DTR). It improves the durability and NVH.
Front Knuckle Assem

Page 588 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-54411-01
Front Stabilizer Bar Assembly
To reduce the rolling effect of vehicle, the front stabilizer assembly has been changed.
Front Shock Absorber Assembly
To enhance the riding comfort, the coil

Page 589 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-6
(1) Shock Absorber and Coil Spring
4. DIMENSIONS OF FRONT SUSPENSION

Page 590 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-74411-01
Coil Spring ▶
Description 4WD 2WD
Spring rate (kg/mm)10.01 ± 5%  10.01 ± 5% 
Coil diameter (mm)16.7 16.7 
Inner diameter 
(mm)D 158.3 58.3 
D 288.3 88.3 
Spring identificationNone + Re

Page 591 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-8
Shock Absorber ▶
Fully extended length
547.0 ± 0.3 (mm) 
Fully compressed 
length462.0 + 0.3 (mm) 
Operating distance85.0 (mm)

Page 592 of 715

SSANGYONG RODIUS 2012  Service Manual 07-94411-01
5. DIMENSIONS OF REAR SUSPENSION
(1) Shock Absorber
Keep the suitable distance when compressed and extended.
Minimum length should be 10 mm longer than the fully compressed length. -
-
Dim