2012 SSANGYONG RODIUS suspension

02-50000-00
1990-00 Rear Engine Mount
- Changed design
3240-01 Transfer Case (T/C)
- Changed TOD type T/C to Part-Time T/C
4411-01 Front Suspension
- Changed components
Coil spring
assemblyUpper arm
assembly
Stabilizer bar
assembly
Lower arm assembly
Stabilizer bar
assembly
Knuckle assembly
Upper arm
assembly
Lower arm assembly
Shock absorber
assembly
Knuckle
assembly

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionSpecification
Front Suspension Rear Suspension
Suspension typeDouble wishbone Multi-link type
Spring typeCoil spring Coil spring
Shock absorber typeReciprocating cylindrical type
(gas type)Reciprocating cylindrical type
(gas type)
Stabilizer bar typeTorsion bar type Torsion bar type
2. WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front Wheel
AlignmentToe-in2 ± 2 mm [0~4mm]
Camber0.0° ± 0.3°
Caster4.5˚ ± 0.5˚
Front Wheel
AlignmentToe-in0.4˚ ± 0.08˚
Camber0.04° ± 0.08°
Caster-

07-6
(1) Shock Absorber and Coil Spring
4. DIMENSIONS OF FRONT SUSPENSION

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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. -
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Dimension ▶
Maximum operating length Minimum operating length
Operating distance
487.0 ± 0.3 (mm) 326.0 + 0.3 (mm) 160.4 (mm)
Marking ▶
X: Part number
Y: Lot number
Ex:
3C12
12.............(Day)
3...............(Month)
2003......(Year)

08-54850-03
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Action
Noise or vehicle
vibration when
appliedIncorrectly mounted back plate or caliper Repair
Loosened bolt of back plate or caliper Retighten
Uneven wear of brake disc Replace
Brake pad contamination Clean or replace
Sticking brake pad on contact surface Replace
Wear or hardening of brake pad Replace
Excessive clearance between caliper and pad Repair
Uneven contact of pad Repair
Lack of lubrication in sliding parts Lubricate
Improper operation of caliper Replace
Dust cover missing Repair
Loosened suspension mounting bolt Retighten
Pulls to one side
when brakingUnbalanced tire pressure between left and right Adjust
Poor contact of brake pad Repair
Oil or grease on brake pad Replace
Scratch, uneven wear, distortion of brake disc Replace
Improperly installed brake caliper Repair
Improper operation of auto adjuster Repair
Crack or distortion of brake pad Replace
Poor braking Oil leak or contamination Repair or replace
Air in brake line Bleed air
Improper operation of brake booster Repair
Poor contact of brake pad Repair
Oil or grease on brake pad Replace
Improper operation of auto adjuster Repair
Clogged brake line Repair
Improper operation of proportioning valve Repair

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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

11-6
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