suspension SSANGYONG MUSSO 2003 Workshop Manual

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.

4A-2 HYDRAULIC BRAKESCheck
Dirty or Lack of Fluid Air in Brake SystemFaulty Brake Booster Poor Contact of Pad or Lining Oil or Grease on PadFaulty Auto AdjusterOver Heated Rotor Due to Dragging Pad or LiningClogging Brake Line
Faulty Proportioning Valve Check
Incorrect Tire Pressure Between Left and Right Poor Contact of Pad or LiningOil or Grease is Applied to Pad or LiningBent or Uneven Wear of DrumIncorrectly Mounted Wheel Cylinder Faulty Auto Adjuster Action
Repair
Retighten Replace Replace
RepairRepair
Lubricate
Retighten
Check
Incorrectly Mounted Back Plate or CaliperLoosened Bolt of Back Plate or CaliperCrack or Uneven Wear of Brake Drum or DiscPad or Lining Sticking to Contact Surface Excessive Clearance Between Caliper and Pad Uneven Contact of PadLack of LubricationLoosened Suspension DIGNOSIS
NOISE OR VEHICLE VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED BRAKE
PULLS TO ONE SIDE WHEN BRAKING
Action Adjust
Repair
Replace Replace
Repair
Replace
Action
Replenish or Replace(Check eventual leakage) Bleeding
Replace
Repair
Replace Replace RepairRepair
Repair
POOR BRAKING
( If low cut-in : Adjust ) ( If Leakage : Replace )

6A-2 POWER STEERING SYSTEMChecks
Damaged or Binding Steering Ball Joint Improper Preload of Steering Pinion
Damaged Wheel or TireFaulty Suspension System Checks
Worn Steering Gear Worn or Damaged Steering Ball Joint Loosened Steering Gearbox Bolts Checks
Damaged Steering Linkage
Damaged Wheel and Tire Faulty Brake System Faulty Suspension System Checks
Lack of Lubrication Abnormal Wear or Binding of Steering Ball Joint Damaged or Faulty Steering GearImproper Preload of Steering PinionFaulty Steering Shaft JointSteering Fluid Leaks Lack of Fluid or Air-in System Faulty Steering Oil PumpDamaged or Loosened Pump Drive BeltClogging Oil Line
Damaged Wheel or Tire Faulty Suspension System DIAGNOSIS
HARD STEERING
Action
Lubricate
Replace
Replace gear assembly
Adjust
Replace
Repair or replace
Replenish or bleed Replace
Adjust or replace
Repair or replace Repair or replace Repair or replace
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Action Repair
Repair or replace Repair or replace Repair or replace
EXCESSIVE WHEEL PLAY
Action
Replace gear assembly
Replace
Retighten
POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL
Action
Replace
Replace gear assembly Repair or replace Repair or replace

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-3
Checks
Loosened Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt Faulty Steering Gear Steering Column LinterferenceLoosened Steering LinkageDamaged or Loosened Oil Pump Drive BeltLoosened Oil Pump Bracket Loosened Oil Pump Mounting Bolt Air-in SystemFaulty Oil Pump Checks
Damaged Steering LinkageLoosened Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt Damaged or Binding Steering Ball Joint Worn or Damaged Front Wheel Bearing
Damaged Wheel or TireFaulty Suspension System STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY
Action
Replace
Retighten
Replace Replace
Repair or replaceRepair or replace
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM STEERING SYSTEM
Action
Retighten
Replace gear assembly Replace
Retighten
Adjust or replace Retighten RetightenBleed
Replace