SSANGYONG MUSSO 2003 Service Manual

2C-2 FRONT SUSPENSIONApplication
Torque Arm Bolt N
m
40 - 60 60 - 80
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Stabilizer Bar
Application
Stabilizer Bar Retaining Nut Stabilizer Bar Link NutLower Arm Nut N
m
30 - 45 60 - 80 16 - 22
Torsion Bar
Lower and Upper Arm
Application
Upper Arm Nut Upper Arm End Castle NutLower Arm Nut Lower Arm End Castle Nut N
m
120 - 140 80 - 150
150 - 180 120 - 180
Steering Knuckle and Drive Shaft
Application
Brake Caliper Hose Bolt Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt
Tie Rod Retaining Nut Upper Arm Retaining NutLower Arm Retaining Nut N
m
25 - 35
85 - 105 35 - 45
80 - 150
120 - 180
M10 M12

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-3
COMPONENT LOCATOR
FRONT SUSPENSION
1 Shock Absorber
2 Upper Arm
3 Steering Knuckle
4 Lower Arm
5 Stabilizer Bar Link
6 Stabilizer Bar
7 Suspension Bumper

2C-4 FRONT SUSPENSIONMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1 Front Stabilizer Bar
2 Bolt ...................................................... 30-45 Nm
3 Fixing Cap
4 Bushing
5 Nut ....................................................... 60-80 Nm
6 Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly
7 Outer Washer
8 Bushing
9 Center Washer
10 Lower Arm 11 Bushing
12 Outer Washer
13 Nut ....................................................... 16-22 Nm

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-5
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the connecting nuts (1) from stabilizer bar link.Installation Notice
2. Remove the connecting nuts (2) of the stabilizer bar andlink and then remove the link. Installation Notice
3. Remove the stabilizer bar fixing cap bolts (arrow) and remove the stabilizer bar.
Tightening Torque 60 - 80 Nm
4. Installation should follow the removal precedure in the reverse order. Notice The distance between the end of the nut and the end of the link should be in 10-13 mm at the connection of the stabilizer bar link and lower arm.
Tightening Torque 30 - 45 Nm
Tightening Torque 16 - 22 Nm

2C-6 FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR1 Nut
2 Torque Arm
3 Washer
4 Bolt ............................................ M10 : 40-60 Nm M12 : 60-80 Nm
5 Torsion Bar End Seat
6 Dust Cover
7 Torsion Bar
8 Dust Cover
9 Height Control Arm Assembly
10 Height Control Bolt End Piece
11 Height Control Bolt
12 Height Control Seat

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-7
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the fixing nuts and bolts of the shock absorberand lower arm connection. Installation Notice
2. Remove the connecting nuts of the stabilizer bar link to the lower arm. Installation Notice
3. Turn the height control bolt until the distance between the end of the height control bolt end piece and the bolt end becomes 0-5 mm. Installation Notice Install the torsion bar spring and adjust the distance between the end of the height control bolt and piece end the bolt end to be 50-55 mm. Adjust the vehicle height.
Tightening Torque 60 - 80 Nm
Tightening Torque 16 - 22 Nm
4. Remove the torque arm fixing nuts and bolts and then withdraw the torsion bar spring. Installation Notice
M10 M12
Tightening Torque40 - 60 Nm 60 - 80 Nm
5. Installation should follow the removal precedure in thereverse order.
6. Check and adjust the wheel alignment.

2C-8 FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER AND UPPER ARM1 Nut ................................................... 120-140 Nm
2 Fulcrum Pin and Upper Arm Assembly
3 Camber/Caster Adjusting Shim
4 Bolt
5 Bolt
6 Washer
7 Upper Arm End
8 Nut ....................................................... 16-22 Nm
9 Castle Nut .......................................... 80-150 Nm
10 Cotter Pin ............................................... Replace
11 Nut ................................................... 150-180 Nm
12 Washer
13 Bolt
14 Lower Arm Assembly and Lower Arm End
15 Bolt
16 Washer
17 Nut ....................................................... 60-80 Nm
Preceding Work : Removal of the torsion bar spring
Removal of the steering knuckle and drive shaft

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the shock absorber.Installation Notice
2. Remove the fulcrum pin mounting bolts and nuts and removethe upper arm assembly. Notice Be careful not to damage or lose the adjusting shims.
Upper LowerDistance between the nut end and the screw end
Tightening Torque6 - 9 mm
60 - 80 Nm
3. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (2). Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 120 - 140 Nm
4. Pull out the cotter pin from the lower arm ball end assembly and remove lower arm after loosening the slotted nut. Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 150 - 180 Nm
Notice Replace the cotter pin with new one.
5. Installation should follow the removal precedure in the reverse order.
Tightening Torque 120 - 180 Nm
Installation Notice

2C-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER1 Front Shock Absorber
2 Washer
3 Bush 4 Center Washer
5 Actuator Mounting Bracket
6 Nut ........................................................
40-60Nm

FRONT SUSPENSION 2C-11
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect actuator connector and unscrew bolt and remove
actuator assembly. Notice When installing the actuator to the mounting bracket, the wiring should face the front of the frame.
2. Unscrew the upper nut (6). Notice When 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 vertical 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.