power steering fluid SSANGYONG KORANDO 1997 Service Owner's Guide

SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-4 POWER STEERING GEAR
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION GEAR
Hissing Noise
Check the intermediate shaft joints for looseness.
Check the power steering hose for contact with other
components.ChecksActionTighten the intermediate shaft joints.
Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into
the hose clips.
Loss of Coolant
Check the power steering hose for contact with the
body.
Check the steering gear for insufficient lubrication.
Check the steering gear mounting for improper
installation.
Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.ChecksActionBe sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into
the hose clips.
Lubricate the steering gear.
Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and
bolts.
Tighten the outer tie rod joints. Replace the outer tie rods.
Loss of Coolant
Check the steering wheel for contact with the turn
signal housing.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for binding or
looseness.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper alignment.
Check the wheel alignment.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper
installation.
Check the outer tie rods and the ball joints for binding
or looseness.
Check the steering gear adjustments.
Check the steering column shaft seal for rubbing on
the shaft.
Check the steering shaft bearings for binding.ChecksActionAdjust the turn signal housing.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Replace the power steering pump.
Align the wheels.
Replace the wheel bearings.
Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column. Replace the intermediate shaft.
Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie
rods and the ball joints.
Perform a straight-ahead check.
Replace the dash seal.
Replace the stub shaft bearings.
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.
Check the hoses for damage or restricted flow.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper operation.ChecksActionReplace the power steering pump.
Replace the power steering hoses and/or pipes.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
Replace the power steering pump.
Momentary Increase in Effort When Turning the Wheel Quickly

SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-6 POWER STEERING GEAR
POWER STEERING RACK AND
PINION GEAR BENCH TESTING
Removal and Installation Procedure
Notice: Pressure checks or pressure and flow checks
may also be conducted using this setup.
1. Disconnect and remove the power steering gear.
Refer to “Rack and Pinion Assembly” in this
section.
2. Place the power steering gear on a bench next to
the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the pressure line at the point where the
hose connects to the pipe. Extend this line to reach
the power steering gear on the bench.
4. Disconnect the return line from the power steering
fluid reservoir. Extend this line to reach the power
steering gear on the bench.
5. Connect the power steering pipes to the power
steering gear.
6. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
7. Check the power steering fluid level. Refer to
Section 6A, Power Steering System.
8. Start the engine and turn the rack and pinion stub
shaft a full turn in each direction. Hold the shaft
against each stop for 5 seconds.
9. Inspect for possible leak points. Refer to Section
6A, Power Steering System.
Installation Procedure
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the power steering pipes from the power
steering gear.
KAA6C020
3. Remove the extensions and reconnect the pressure
and return lines.
4. Install and connect the power steering gear. Refer
to “Rack and Pinion Assembly” in this section.
5. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 seconds.
6. Check the power steering fluid level. Refer to
Section 6A, Power Steering System.
STRAIGHT-AHEAD CHECK
After all the necessary operations on the steering gear
are completed (removing and installing, disassembling
and assembling), check the exact straight-ahead posi-
tion of the steering in each case.
With the vehicle on the floor, place the steering wheel
in the straight-ahead position. Mark the centerline of
both tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the
way to the right and mark the new centerline of both
tires on the floor.

SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-8 POWER STEERING GEAR
KAA6C040
KAA6C030
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
661 589 13 33 00 Ball Joint Remover
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to
“Intermediate shaft” in this section.
4. Disconnect the return line pipe from the power
steering gear outlet. Place a drain pan under the
steering gear to catch the power steering fluid.
Installation Notice
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Tightening Torque 17 Nm (13 lb-ft)
5. Disconnect the pressure line pipe from the power
steering gear inlet.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 17 Nm (13 lb-ft)

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C-11
SSANGYONG MY2002
KAA6C120
KAA6C130
2. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the universal
joint on the intermediate shaft.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 27 Nm (20 lb-ft)
3. Make a mark on the steering column shaft that
lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft
upper universal joint.
Installation Notice:
When attaching the upper universal joint, the
marks on the intermediate shaft and steering
column shaft should line up
4. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the universal
joint on the intermediate shaft.
Installation Notice
5. Remove the intermediate shaft.
Tightening Torque 27 Nm (20 lb-ft)
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER LINES
Removal and Installation Procedure
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power
steering fluid reservoir.
2. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic
cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the
valve end. Replace the O-ring seals as needed.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 14 Nm (10 lb-ft)

SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-12 POWER STEERING GEAR
KAA6C140
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic
cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the
cylinder end.
5. Remove the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes
from the vehicle.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 61 Nm (44 lb-ft)
When adding power steering fluid or making a
complete change, always use DEXRON. - II pow-
er steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid
will cause hose and seal damage and fluid
leaks.
Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid.
Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the
cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer
to “Bleeding the Power Steering System” in this
section.

SSANGYONG MY2002
6C-14 POWER STEERING GEAR
8. Counterhold the pinion-side inner tie rod and re-
move the cylinder-side inner tie rod.
Installation Notice:
To prevent the inner tie rods from loosening,
use Loctite 242 (or equivalent) on both inner
tie rod connections to secure them to the rack
shaft.
KAA6C180
KAA6C190
KAA6C210
KAA6C200
Important: The retaining ring can be released by
inserting a small screwdriver through the hole in
the side of the housing.
9. Remove the bulkhead inner cylinder retaining ring.
Installation Notice:
Coat all the seals with power steering fluid to
ensure proper sealing.
10. Place a rag over the rack, counterhold the rack
assembly on the teeth with a wrench, and remove
the pinion-side inner tie rod.
Installation Notice:
The right and left inner tie rods are unequal in
length. Be sure to install the correct inner tie
rod on the proper side of the power steering
gear.
VALVE AND PINION ASSEMBLY
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly
from the vehicle. Refer to “Rack and Pinion
Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the dust cover from the lower end of the
housing.
Notice: If the stub shaft is not held, damage to
the pinion teeth will occur.
3. While holding the stub shaft with a wrench, remove
the locknut from the pinion.

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C-15
SSANGYONG MY2002
4. Remove the stub shaft and stub shaft housing.
KAA6C220
KAA6C230
KAA6C240
5. Remove the stub shaft from the stub shaft housing
6. Remove the stub shaft seal in the stub shaft.
Installation Notice:
Coat all the seals with power steering fluid to
ensure proper sealing.
RACK BEARING
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure
Tools Required
DW310-040Power Steering Rack Guide Spring Cap
Wrench
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly
from the vehicle. Refer to “Rack and Pinion
Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the adjuster plug locknut from the
adjuster plug, and remove the adjuster plug from
the housing with the power steering rack guide
spring cap wrench DW310-040.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 59 Nm (43 lb-ft)