ABS SSANGYONG MUSSO 2003 Owner's Manual

Type
Spring TypeCoil Spring Shock Absorber
Stabilizer TypeDescription
5-link
Coil Spring
13.8 mm
126.8 mm 384.5 mm
139.6 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-2 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Nut
N
m
16 - 22 30 - 45
150 - 180 50 - 65
150 - 180

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 REPAIRON-VEHICLE SERIVCE
REAR SUSPENSION (5 - LINK)
1 Spring Seat
2 Coil Spring
3 Lateral Rod
4 Shock Absorber
5 Upper Arm
6 Lower Arm
7 Connecting Link
8 Stabilizer Bar

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-7
Shock 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
Upper 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
Lower arm
1. Remove the parking brake cable bracket.
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
Distance between the nut
end and the screw end 6 - 9 mm

REAR SUSPENSION 2D-9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER1 Rear Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush
4 Center Washer
5 Actuator Mounting Bracket
6 Nut (M12 x 1.25) ................................. 40 - 60Nm

2D-10 REAR SUSPENSION
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect actuator connector and unscrew bolt and removeactuator assembly. Notice
When installing the actuator to the mounting bracket,
the wiring should face outward of the frame.
Actuator wiring should be fixed 40 - 50mm away from
the wiring ends when fixing it with the frame open clip.
2. Unscrew the upper nut (6). NoticeWhen screwing the nut, actuator contacting surface of the mounting bracket and rod end should be 0.5 - 1.5mm.
3. Remove the mounting bracket (5). Notice When installing the bracket, it should be parallel to the frame
side member.
4. Remove the bush and check for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Unscrew shock absorber lower bolt and nut and remove the shock absorber. Notice Shock absorber is filled with gas, never attempt to cut or heat.
6. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.

2E-2 TIRES AND WHEELSDIAGNOSIS
WEAR PATTERN DIAGNOSIS
Wear Pattern Possible Cause Remedy
Wear on Both Tread Shoulders Under Inflation
Wear on Tread Center Over Inflation
Tread Torn Out Under Inflation
One-sided Tread Wear Incorrect Camber or Toe-in
Feather Edging of Tread Incorrect Toe-in
Spotty Tread Wear Out of Wheel Balance
Spotty Wear-wear Localized on Shoulder Sections Out of Wheel Balance Play in Hub Bearings Play in Ball Joint Defective Shock Absorber
Adjust AdjustAdjustAdjustAdjustAdjust Adjust
Check play
Adjust preload
Check Check

FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the tire.Installation Notice
Steel Wheel
Aluminum Wheel
Tightening Torque80 - 120 Nm
110 - 130 Nm
2. Remove the autolocking hub vacuum hose.
3. With ABS Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Installation Notice
4. Remove the mounting bolts and pull off the caliper assembly. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 6 - 8 Nm
Hose Bolt
Mounting Bolt
Tightening Torque25 - 35 Nm
85 - 105 Nm
Notice Be careful not to damage the brake hose.

3D-2 REAR DRIVE AXLEFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Inner Bracket Mounting Nut Propeller Shaft to Rear Axle Input ShaftLower Arm Mounting Nut Lower Shock Absorber to Axle Housing Upper Arm Mounting NutStabilizer Bar Mounting BoltLateral Rod Mounting NutDrive Pinion Lock Nut Oil Drain Plug Ring Gear Mounting BoltOil Filler Plug
N 

 m
50 - 65 70 - 80
150 - 180 50 - 65
150 - 180 30 - 45
150 - 180240 - 310 28 - 4275 - 9028 - 42
4.55 4.554.55 4.27 5.863.733.734.89
1.9 L
SEA 80W/90, API GL - 5
M/TA/T (MB) M/T A/T (MB)A/T (BTRA)M/TA/T (MB) A/T (BTRA)
Oil Capacity Oil Specification
Application Description
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS(CONT'D)
E20 E23 E32
Reduction Ratio

REAR DRIVE AXLE 3D-5
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