SSANGYONG NEW ACTYON SPORTS 2012 Service Manual

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The power steering has been designed to make the wheel move more easily than in a manual
steering system. The hydraulic power assists the process utilizing hydraulic fluid. The fluid
increases pressure in the power steering pump and aids the movement of the steering
mechanism. The power steering system consists of pump, oil reservoir, rack and gear box. The
power steering pump is a vane type and delivers hydraulic pressure to operate the power steering
system. The pressure relief valve in the pump controls the discharging pressure. The rotary valve
in the rack and the pinion gear directs the oil from the power steering pump to one side of the
rack piston. The integrated rack piston converts the hydraulic pressure to linear movement. The
operating force of the rack moves the wheels through the tie rod, the tie rod end and the steering
knuckle. Even though the hydraulic pressure cannot be generated, a driver can steer the vehicle
without power assist but it needs very high steering force. In this case, the operating force of the
steering wheel is conveyed to the pinion, and the movement of the pinion moves the rack through
the pinion gear combined to the rack gear.

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2. SYSTEM LAYOUT
The steering pump is driven by the engine power through a belt. This pump circulates the power
steering oil from the reservoir -> steering pump -> oil supply pipe -> steering gear box -> oil
return pipe -> reservoir to perform steering operations
Steering pump Steering return pipe Steering cylinder
Return line
High pressure line
Return hose & tube
Steering pump &
reservoir
High pressure hose
Linkage gear box Steering wheel
Lower shaft Column & shaft

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Oil Flows during Right Turn ▶
Steering pumpTo piston pipe
in
From piston pipePiston pipe
Piston
Oil reservoir

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
2. APPEARANCE OF WHEEL
16 inch: 215/65R 16 18 inch: 225/55R 18
Description Specification
Tire 16 inch 225/75R 16
18 inch 255/60R 18
Tire inflation pressure Front: 32 psi
Rear: 32 psi (44 psi: when the vehicle is fully
laden with luggage)
Wheel 16 inch 6.5J x 16
18 inch 7.5J x 18
Balance weight 16 inch Inner: Attachment type
Outer: Clip type
18 inch Inner: Attachment type
Outer: Attachment type
Tightening torquse of wheel bolt 127.4 ~ 156.8 Nm

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3. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Problem Possible Cause Action
Uneven tire wear Incorrect tire pressure Adjust
Unbalanced wheel Adjust
Improper location change of tire Change tire location in
specified interval
Incorrect toe adjustmen Adjust
Incorrect wheel bearing preload adjustment Adjust
Malfunction of brake syste Adjust
Tire squeal, vibration Too low tire pressure Adjust
Unbalanced wheel or tire Adjust
Heavy vibration of wheel or tire Uneven tire wear
Uneven tire wear Check and adjust
Premature tire wear Too high tire pressure Adjust
Fast driving with low pressure tire Adjust
Overload Adjust

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Symptom Possible Cause
Wear at tread edge
Insufficient tire inflation
pressure or overload
Wear at tread center
Excessive tire inflation pressure
Excessive wear in the outer side of
the tread than in the inner side
Excessive camber or deflection
of knuckle arm
Excessive wear in the inner side of
the tread than in the outer side
Insufficient camber or
deflection of knuckle arm
1) Appearance Check
4. INSPECTION
InsideOutside
Inside
Outside
InsideOutside
Inside
Outside

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Symptom Possible Cause
Blade type wear from outer side
toward inner side of the tread
Excessive toe-in,
Deflection of knuckle arm,
Difference in tie rod length
between left and right sides
Blade type wear from inner side
toward outer side of the tread
Excessive toe-in,
Deflection of knuckle arm,
Difference in tie rod length
between left and right sides
Corrugation wear of tread
Poor wheel balance,
Loose wheel bearing,
poor wheel alignment
InsideOutside
Inside
Outside
Inside
Outside

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2) Typical Inspection
Tread
Inspect the tread condition on the tire
surface and various damages resulting
from the foreign materials, crack, stone or
nail etc. If there is any damage in the tire,
repair or replace it. 1.
Wear limit 2.
Measure the depth of the tire tread. If
the depth of the tread is below the
specified value, replace the tire -
You can see the protruded part in the
groove at the point with mark "▲", which
is the indicator of the tread wear limit.
The limit of the tread wear for all season
tires are 1.6 mm, which is the same as
the general tires, but the wear limit mark
is indicated as '↓'. -
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Wear limit 1.6 mm
Higher than recommended pressure can cause hard ride, tire bruising or damage and rapid
tread wear at the center of the tire.
Excessive tire wear over the limit of the tread wear (1.6 mm) can cause lower sliding friction
due to longer braking distance, easy tire burst by foreign materials, tire hydroplaning, and
tough brake and steering wheel handling. -
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Measure the dial runout and lateral
runout on both the inboard and
outboard rim flanges. - Tire inflation pressure -
Check the tire inflation pressure by
inspecting the tread width. -
Specified value 2.66 mm
Wheel runout
If wheel runout or tire runout is excessive,
it could result in abnormal wear of the tire.
Measure the runout with a dial gauge. 4.
Measure free radial runout on the tire
tread. -
Specified value 2.03 mm
If any measurement exceeds the above
specifications, replace the applicable
tires or wheels -Tire inflation pressure 3.
Specified value 32 psi
Maintaining the specified tire ressure is
essential for comfortable riding, driving
safety, and long tire life. Incorrect inflation
pressures will increase tire wear and will
impair safety, vehicle handling,
comfortable driving and fuel economy.
Always make sure that the tire inflation
pressure is correct.
Proper
inflationProper
inflationOver
inflation
Tread width Tread width Tread width

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Wheel balance 5.
Check the wheel balance when the
wheel is unbalanced or the tire is
repaired.
The total weight of the wheel weight
should not exceed 150 g.
Ensure that the balance weight installed
is not projected over 3mm from the
wheel surface.
Use the specified aluminum wheel
balance weights for aluminum wheels.
Weight balance can be added by 5 g.
There are two types of weight balance,
tape type and adhesion type. -
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Make sure to read the manual of the
manufacturer thoroughly before using
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Change tire location
To avoid uneven wear of tires and to
prolong tire life, inspect and rotate your
tires every 5,000 km. 6.
Mixing tires could cause to lose control while driving. Be sure to use the same size and type
tires of the same manufacturer on all wheels. -