2012 SSANGYONG RODIUS Service Manual

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Description Specification
Steering wheelType 4-spoke type
Outer diameter (mm) 390
Steering gear boxType Rack and pinion type
Steering angleInner36.4°
Outer31.5°
Steering oil pumpType Vane type
Maximum pressure (kgf/cm2)90±3
Pulley size (mm)Ø115
Operating temperature-40℃ ~ 150℃
Steering oilType S-PSF3
Capacity (L) approx. 1.1
Minimum turning radius (m) 6.08
Tilting angle±3°

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2. TIGHTENING TORQUE
DescriptionKgf·m N·m
Steering column shaftSteering column mounting bolt 2.0 ~ 2.5 19.6 ~ 24.5
Steering wheel and steering column shaft
lock nut4.0 ~ 6.0 39.2 ~ 58.8
Steering wheel and air bag module
mounting bolt0.7 ~ 1.1 6.8 ~ 10.8
Steering column and lower shaft
connection bolt.1.8 ~ 2.5 17.6 ~ 24.5
Power steering gear
boxSteering gear box and gear box cross
member mounting bolt7.0 ~ 9.0 68.6 ~ 88.2
Steering gear box and lower shaft
connection bolt2.5 ~ 3.0 24.5 ~ 29.4
Tie rod end and knuckle connection nut 3.5 ~ 4.5 34.3 ~ 44.1
Tie rod end lock nut 6.5 ~ 8.0 63.7 ~ 78.4
Steering gear box and pressure hose
connection nut3.2 ~ 3.8 31.4 ~ 37.2
Steering gear box and return line
connection nut3.2 ~ 3.8 31.4 ~ 37.2
Power steering pumpEye bolt for oil supply pipe to power
steering pump5.5 ~ 6.5 53.9 ~ 63.7
Power steering pump mounting bolt 2.0 ~ 2.5 19.6 ~ 24.5
Power steering line Return line and clip connection bolt 1.2 ~ 1.8 11.7 ~ 17.6

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3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Action
Movements of steering
feels heavyUnregular wear or binding of steering ball joint
due to lack of lubrication or foreign material
insertionLubricate or replace
Damaged or defective steering gear Replace the steering gear
assembly
Incorrect steering pinion preload Adjust
Defective steering shaft join Replace
leakage of steering fluid Repair or replace
Insuffcient steering fluid or air insertionFill up fluid or bleed air
Defective steering oil pump Replace
Damaged or loosened pump drive belt
Adjust or replace
Clogging of fluid line Repair or replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Steering wheel pulls to
one sideDamaged steering linkage Replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective brake system Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Excessive free play of
steering wheelWorn steering gear Replace the steering gear
assembly
Worn or damaged steering ball joint Replace
Looseness of steering gear box Retighten
Poor returning of steering
wheelBroken or binding of steering ball joint Replace
Improper correct steering pinion preload Replace the steering gear
assembly
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace

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Problem Possible Cause Action
Excessive vibration of
steering wheel (shimming)Broken steering linkage Replace
Looseness of steering gear box Retighten
Broken or binding of steering ball joint Replace
Worn or damaged front wheel bearing Replace
Damaged wheel or tire Repair or replace
Defective suspension Repair or replace
Abnormal noise from
steering systemLooseness of steering gear box Retighten
Defective steering gear Replace the gear
assembly
Interference between steering column and
partsRepair
Looseness of steering linkage Retighten
Loosened or damaged oil pump drive belt Repair or replace
Looseness of oil pump bracket Retighten
Looseness of oil pump Retighten
Air insertion into system Bleed air
Defective oil pump Replace
Abnormal noise when
turning steering wheelLooseness of steering column Retighten
Worn or damaged steering shaft bearing Replace the steering
column
Looseness of intermediate shaft Retighten
Too heavy steering wheel Worn or damaged steering shaft bearing Replace the steering
column
Ignition key cannot be
inserted into key cylinderDefective lock cylinder Replace the steering
column
Defective ignition switch Replace the ignition switch

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Free Play Check ▶
Start the engine and place the wheels at
straight ahead direction.
Turn the steering wheel until the tires starts to
move and measure the distance on the
circumference of the steering wheel. A.
B.
Free play30mm
If the free play is out of the specified value,
check the free play in steering column shaft
connection and steering linkage. Replace or
repair if necessary.
Steering Effort Check ▶
Park the vehicle on a paved and flat ground and
place the front wheels at straight ahead direction.
Start the engine and let it run around 1,000 rpm.
Install the spring scale on the circumference of
the steering wheel and measure the steering
effort in both directions. A.
B.
C.
Steering effort in
standstillbelow 3.0 kg
The difference between both sides should be
within 0.6 kg.
Steering Angle Check ▶
Place the front wheel on a turning radius
measuring tool.
Turn the steering wheel to the both ends and
measure the maximum steering angle. A.
B.
Steering
angleInner36.4°
Outer31.5°
If the steering angle is out of the specified
value, check and adjust the toe-in.

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Oil Level Check ▶
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.
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. A.
B.
C.
D.
Oil Change ▶
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.
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. A.
B.
Oil typeS-PSF3
Capacityapprox. 1.1ℓ
(including reservoir)
below 5
mm
Engine running Engine idling

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Air Bleeding ▶
The air bleeding should be done after servicing the
power steering system and when the difference
between two measurements (cooled and normal
temperature) is prominent.
Normal AbnormalLift up the vehicle very carefully.
Turn the steering wheel to its both ends
several times and add the oil up to MAX line
in the steering oil reservoir.
Periodically crank the starting motor and turn
the steering wheel to its both ends without
any interruption.
Check the oil level again. If the oil level is
fluctuated, repeat the procedures from step 3
to step 5.
Start the engine.
Turn the steering wheel to its both ends until
any bubble can be found in the steering oil
reservoir.
Perform the test drive and check the steering
wheel for normal operation and noise.
If the oil level abruptly goes up, bleed the air
from the system again. A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
If the air bleeding is not properly performed,
the life span of the power steering pump may
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Oil Pump Pressure Check ▶
Check the oil pump pressure to locate any defect
in oil pump.
Before checking the pressure, check the oil
level and belt tension. Prepare the empty
container to collect the spilled oil during the
service.
Unscrew the pressure line fitting in power
steering pump.
Install the pressure gauge between the
power steering pump and the power steering
oil pressure line.
Place the shift lever to neutral position. Apply
the parking brake.
Open the valve in pressure gauge. 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. A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Fully close the valve in pressure gauge and
measure the oil pressure. F.
To prevent internal damage, do not close the
gauge valve over 10 seconds.
Keep the oil temperature at proper range. -
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Relief pressure90 ± 3 bar