SSANGYONG MUSSO 1998 Workshop Repair Manual

1B2-32 M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL
3. Pointed rib.
4. Belt cord visible in the base of rib.
POLY V-BELT INSPECTION
lMake marks on the belt with chalk.
lRotate the engine and check the belt for damage.
Notice
If one of the following types of damages is found, replace
the belt.
1. Rubber lumps in the base of rib.
2. Dirt or grit ingrained.

M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B2-33
5. Cord torn out at the side.
6. Outer cords frayed.
7. Rib detached from the base of belt.
8. Splits across the rib.
9. Sections of rib torn out.
10. Splits across several ribs.

1B2-34 M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL
11. Splits across the back of the belt.

M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B2-35
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
1 Ignition Coil Cover
2 Spark Plug Connector
3 Bolt (M6 X 45 : 4 pieces, M6 X 60 :
6 pieces)............................................. 10 ± 1 Nm4 Cylinder Head Cover
5 Gasket ................................................... Replace

1B2-36 M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the intake air duct.
Installation Notice
2. Remove the ignition coil cover.
Installation Notice
3. Remove the spark plug connector and ignition cable.Notice
Release 3 screws from the ignition cover and remove the
cover for M161 Engine coil.
Tightening Torque 9 - 11 Nm
Tightening Torque 9 - 10 Nm

M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B2-37
CYLINDER HEAD FRONT COVER
Preceding Work : Removal of cylinder head cover
Removal of thermostat housing assembly
Removal of engine hanger bracket
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Disconnect the camshaft adjuster connector and remove
the camshaft adjuster (E23 engine only).
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 9 - 11 Nm
1 Bolt (M6 X 16, 3 pieces)......................... 9-11 Nm
2 Camshaft Adjuster
3 Bolt (M8 X 35, 2 pieces).................22.5-27.5 Nm
4 Bolt (M6 X 22, 6 pieces)......................... 9-11 Nm
5 Front Cover (E23 : M161.973)6 Front Cover (E20 : M161.943)
7 Sleeve
8 O-ring .................................................... Replace
9 Thermostat Housing

1B2-38 M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL
2. Remove the cylinder head front cover.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque (3) 22.5 - 27.5 Nm
Tightening Torque (4) 9 - 11 Nm
Apply the sealant at the mating surface of the cylinder head
and the front cover.
3. Remove the O-ring.
Installation Notice
Replace the O-ring with new one and apply the sealant.
4. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the
reverse order.

M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B2-39
CYLINDER HEAD
Preceding Work : Removal of cylinder head cover
Removal of cylinder head front cover
Removal of intake manifold
Removal of cylinder head lower line (intake manifold side)
1 Cylinder Head Bolt (M12 X 100, 10 pieces)
....................................................1st step 55 Nm
2nd step 90° rotation added
3rd step 90° rotation added
3 Bolt (M8 X 35, 4 pieces).................22.5-27.5 Nm4 Camshaft Bearing cap...................22.5-27.5 Nm
5 Cylinder Head
6 Gasket ................................................... Replace
7 Dowel Sleeve...............................................Note

1B2-40 M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Tools Required
617 589 00 10 00 Wrench Socket
116 589 2 0 33 00 Sliding Hammer
116 589 01 34 00 Threaded Bolt
001 589 66 21 00 Torque Wrence
104 589 00 40 00 Holder
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Rotate the crankshaft so that the piston of number 1 cylinder
is at ATDC 20.
2. Put the pin into the camshaft bearing cap (number 1, 6).
Pin 111 589 03 15 00
3. Put the alignment marks (arrows) on the timing chain and
camshaft sprocket.
4. Remove the chain tensioner.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 72 - 88 Nm
Tightening Torque1st step 18 - 22 Nm
2nd step 85° - 95°
5. Remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Installation Notice
Notice
The flange bolt is designed to be used only once, so always
replace with new one.

M161 ENGINE MECHANICAL 1B2-41
6. Remove the in take camshaft sprocket (E20 engine).
7. Remove the camshaft adjuster (E23, M161.970 engine).
Installation Notice (Flange Bolt)
1 Flange Shaft
2 Flange Bolt
3 Campression Spring
4 Adjust Piston
5 Camshaft Sprocket
6 Seal Cover
7 Nut
Tightening Torque1st step 18 - 22 Nm
2nd step 85° - 95°
Notice
The flange bolt is designed to be used only once, so always
replace with new one.
8. Remove the guide rail pin using the sliding hammer (02)
and the threaded pin (03).
Notice
Apply the sealant on guide rail pin when installation.
9. Unscrew the bolts (A).
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 22.5 - 27.5 Nm
Bolt (A) : (M8 X 35, 4 pieces)