SSANGYONG MUSSO 1998 Workshop Repair Manual

2C-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
ECS (ECU)
1 Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECU)
2 Connector
3 Bolts (2 pieces)
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect each connectors from the console box and
remove the console box.
2. Disconnect ECU connector.
3. Unscrew 10mm x 2 bolts and remove ECS (ECU).
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order.
4 Parking Brake Lever
5 Over Voltage Protection Relay

Type
Spring Type
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
Stabilizer TypeDescription
5-link
Coil Spring
13.8 mm
126.8 mm
384.5 mm
f139.6 mm
2.58 kg
Cylindrical Reciprocation Type
Torsion Bar Type
SECTION 2D
REAR SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wire Diameter (mm)
Diameter (mm)
Free Heigth (mm)
Outer Diameter (mm)
Spring Constant (kg
·m)
Application
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 2D-1
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Noise (During Straight Driving) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Oil Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Noise (During Turning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-3
Component Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-4
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Rear Suspension(5-Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Rear Shock Absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-9
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Upper Nut
Stabilizer Bar Bolt
Lateral Rod Nut
Shock Absorber Mounting Nut Upper
Arm Fixing NutNlm
16 - 22
30 - 45
150 - 180
50 - 65
150 - 180

2D-2 REAR SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS
NOISE (DURING STRAIGHT DRIVING)
Check
Lack of Oil
Low Viscosity of Oil
Insufficient Oil
Excessive Backlash of Ring Gear
Worn or Damaged Tooth of Ring and Pinion Gear
Worn or Damaged Drive Pinion Bearing
Worn Spline of Side Bearing and Side Gear
Bent Axle Housing
Bent Differential Case
Worn Pinion Shaft
Incorrect Drive Pinion Preload
Incorrect Contact of Ring Gear and PinionAction
Replenish
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Retightening
NOISE (DURING TURNING)
Check
Worn or Damaged Tooth of Pinion or Side Gear
Worn Pinion Shaft
Excessive Backlash of Pinion Gear and Side Gear
Excessive End-play of Rear Axle Shaft
Incorrect Contact of Side Gear and Differential Case
Axle Housing Crack
Bent or Poor Installation of Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Damaged or Torn Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Loosened Bearing Collar
Worn or Damaged Universal Joint
Worn of Damaged Axle Shaft BearingAction
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
OIL LEAKAGE
Check
Excessive Oil
Faulty Seal of Carrier Contact Surface
Axle Housing Crack
Worn or Damaged Oil SealAction
Adjust
Repair
Replace
Replace

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-3
HEATING
Check
Lack of Oil
Insufficient Backlash of Gears
Excessive Preload of BearingAction
Replenish
Adjust
Adjust

2D-4 REAR SUSPENSION
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar
COMPONENT LOCATOR

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-5
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERIVCE
REAR SUSPENSION (5 - LINK)
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar

2D-6 REAR SUSPENSION
Removal & Installation Procedure
lStabilizer bar
1. Remove the upper nut of the connecting link.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the stabilizer bar cap fixing bolts (arrow) and
remove the stabilizer bar.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 16 - 22 Nm
Distance Between the Nut
end and the Screw end10 - 13 mm
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
lLateral Rod
1. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the frame.
Notice
Completely press the coil springs.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the lateral rod fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the lateral rod.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-7
lShock Absorber.
1. Remove the lower mounting nut.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the upper mounting nut and remove the shock
absorber.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 50 - 65 Nm
lUpper Arm
1. Remove the upper arm fixing nut from the frame.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the upper arm fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the upper arm.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
lLower arm
1. Remove the parking brake cable bracket.
Tightening Torque
30 - 45 Nm
Distance between the nut
end and the screw end6 - 9 mm

2D-8 REAR SUSPENSION
2. Remove the lower arm fixing nut from the frame.
Installation Notice
3. Remove the lower arm fixing nut from the rear axle and
remove the lower arm.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1 Rear Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush4 Center Washer
5 Actuator Mounting Bracket
6 Nut (M12 x 1.25)................................. 40 - 60Nm