steering wheel SSANGYONG MUSSO 1998 Workshop Owner's Manual

6A-4 POWER STEERING SYSTEM
1 Steering Wheel
2 Steering Column Shaft
3 Steering Gear Box
4 End Ass'y - Tie Rod
COMPONENT LOCATOR
STEERING SYSTEM
5 Lower Shaft
6 Oil Reservoir
7 Oil Pump
8 Steering Knuckle

POWER STEERING SYSTEM 6A-5
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
INSPECTION
Steering Wheel Freeplay Inspection Procedure
1. Start the engine and set the wheels in straight ahead position.
2. Slightly move the steering wheel to the left and right and
measure steering wheel free play when the front wheel is
start to move.
Notice
If exceeds specification, the steering column shaft
connections and steering linkage .clearance. Replace or
repair if necessary.
Steering Angle Inspection Procedure
1. Place the front wheel on a measuring tool.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left and measure
steering angle
Notice
If out of standard, check or adjust toe-in.
Standard33°37'
31°50'Inner
Outer
Steering Effort Inspection Procedure
1 Place a vehicle on the paved flat ground with front wheels
in a straight ahead position.
2 Start the engine and run it at 1,000rpm.
3 Using a scale, measure the steering effort in both directions.
Notice
The difference in steering effort of left and right should be
within 0.6 kg.
StandardMax. 3.0kg
StandardMax. 30mm

6A-6 POWER STEERING SYSTEM
OIL PUMP PRESSURE CHECK
Oil Pump Pressure Check
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump connect a
pressure gauge between the oil pump and pressure hose
2. Bleed the system . Start the engine and turn the steering
wheel form lock several times until oil temperature is up to
50°C
3. Run the engine at 1,000 rpm.
4. Close the pressure gauge valve and check oil pressure.
Notice
Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 seconds.
5. Remove the pressure gauge and connect the pressure
hose.
6. Do bleeding procedure.
BLEEDING OF POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
Bleeding of Power Steering System
1. Disconnect the fuel line. Using a starter motor, crank the
engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 or 6
times.
Notice
Do bleeding with engine cranking. If bleed with idling, there
can be a air contact with oil.
2. Connect the fuel feed line and start the engine at idle speed.
3. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock until there is no
more air in oil reservoir.
4. Connect the oil level is within specification.
5. By turning the steering wheel left to right, check the oil level
change.
Notice
lIf oil is not changes more than 5mm, do bleeding again.
lIf oil level rises suddenly when stopped engine, again.
Relief Pressure75 - 82 kg/cm2

SECTION 6E
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . 6E-1
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Steering Wheel Mounting Nut
Steering Lower Shaft Bolt
Steering Column Shaft Bolt
Steering Column Mounting BoltNlm
50 - 80
30 - 40
9 - 14
15 - 20
On-Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6E-2

6E-2 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING COLUMN
1 Horn Pad
2 Nut .......................................................50-80 Nm
3 Washer
4 Steering Wheel
5 Combination Switch Assembly
6 Combination Switch Lower Cover
7 Combination Switch Upper Cover
8 Bolt
9 Bolt1 0 Bolt
11 Crash Pad Panel
1 2 Bolt......................................................30-40 Nm
13 Spring Washer
14 Steering Column Shaft
1 5 Bolt........................................................9-14 Nm
1 6 Bolt......................................................13-40 Nm
17 Column & Shaft Assembly

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E-3
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the horn pad from the steering wheel and
disconnect the connectors .
2. Place an alignment marks on the column shaft end and
fixing nut and then remove the fixing nut.
Installation Notice
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the combination switch upper cover .
Tightening Torque 50 - 80 Nm
5. Release the crash pad panel.
Notice
Remove the hood release wire and the other switch
connectors.

6E-4 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
6. Disconnect each connectors.
7. Remove the vacuum hose from the ignition switch(Diesel
only) .
9. Remove the lower shaft by removing the bolt of the steering
column shaft.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 9 - 14 Nm
8. Remove the combination switch assembly.
10. Remove the dash panel mounting bolts.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 30 - 40 Nm

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 6E-5
Tightening Torque 30 - 40 Nm 11. Remove the steering column upper mounting bolt and pull
out steering column assembly.
Installation Notice
12. Installation is reverse order of the removal.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) 8B-3
CAUTIONS
Failure to follow the correct service procedure can cause air bag damage or personal injury due to unexpected air
bag deployment. Before service (removal and installation of part, check for replacement), please be weal noticed of
following items for your correct service.
1. For service, turn the ignition switch to ‘LOCK’ position and wait for 30 seconds after disconnecting the negative
battery cable.
2. If the vehicle collapsed, remove the air bag ECU first to reserve the crash records.
3, Never use other vehicles’ air bag components and replace with specified new part.
4. Never disassemble or repair the air bag module, air bag unit and wiring harness to re-use.
5. Replace the air bag module and air bag unit with new if it dropped, cracked or damaged.
6. Only qualified technicians in service shop should check or repair the air bag,
7. Before service, should be well noticed of warning labels on the vehicle.
A. Sun Visor Side
[Warning]
Pull down the sun visor and see SRS air bag
warning lamp on the head lining.
B. Head Lining
[Warning]
1 . This vehicle is equipped with air bag. Air bag is
supplemental device for the seatbelt. Fasten
your seatbelt.
2. This air bag should be replaced by authorized
supplier within replacement intervals.
3. When the ignition key is turned to ON position,
SRS warning lamp will turn on for 6 sec. and go
off. In this case, the system is normal.
For the following cases, see service manual.
- SRS warning lamp does not turn on.
- SRS warning lamp does not go off.
- SRS warning lamp continues to blink.
C. Steering Wheel Body Inner
[Warning]
Before removing the steering wheel, read service
manual first. Set the front wheels straight forward
and align the center position marks of SRS clock
spring. Improper removal or installation of the
steering wheel can damage the SRS components.D. Engine Compartment
[Warning]
This vehicle is equipped with air bag. Before
checking the engine compartment, read service
manual first. Faultuy check and service can cause
SRS air bag deployment and system defects that
can be led to severe damage.
E. Battery Cable
[Warning]
Before disconnecting the battery power, read
service manual first.

8B-6 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)
AIR BAG MODULE
Air bag module is installed in the pad of steering wheel center and inflator is consisted of igniter, explosives, gas
generating material and bag. When crashed, the air bag control unit sends current to the air bag module through
squib line and this current ignites as ignition energy (6mJ) momentarily igniting explosives and bag will be inflated
by nitrogen gas protecting driver at the same and then deflates.
1 Air bag Module
2 Module Housing
3 Bag
4 Module Bracket
5 Retainer Ring
6 Inflator
7 Horn Switch
8 Backing Plate