SsangYong Musso. Manual - part 527

6A-2  POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Checks

Damaged or Binding Steering Ball Joint

Improper Preload of Steering Pinion

Damaged Wheel or Tire

Faulty Suspension System

Checks

Worn Steering Gear

Worn or Damaged Steering Ball Joint

Loosened Steering Gearbox Bolts

Checks

Damaged Steering Linkage

Damaged Wheel and Tire

Faulty Brake System

Faulty Suspension System

Checks

Lack of Lubrication

Abnormal Wear or Binding of Steering Ball Joint

Damaged or Faulty Steering Gear

Improper Preload of Steering Pinion

Faulty Steering Shaft Joint

Steering Fluid Leaks

Lack of Fluid or Air-in System

Faulty Steering Oil Pump

Damaged or Loosened Pump Drive Belt

Clogging Oil Line

Damaged Wheel or Tire

Faulty Suspension System

DIAGNOSIS

HARD STEERING

Action

Lubricate

Replace

Replace gear assembly

Adjust

Replace

Repair or replace

Replenish or bleed

Replace

Adjust or replace

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE

Action

Repair

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

EXCESSIVE WHEEL PLAY

Action

Replace gear assembly

Replace

Retighten

POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL

Action

Replace

Replace gear assembly

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

POWER STEERING SYSTEM  6A-3

Checks

Loosened Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt

Faulty Steering Gear

Steering Column Linterference

Loosened Steering Linkage

Damaged or Loosened Oil Pump Drive Belt

Loosened Oil Pump Bracket

Loosened Oil Pump Mounting Bolt

Air-in System

Faulty Oil Pump

Checks

Damaged Steering Linkage

Loosened Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt

Damaged or Binding Steering Ball Joint

Worn or Damaged Front Wheel Bearing

Damaged Wheel or Tire

Faulty Suspension System

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY

Action

Replace

Retighten

Replace

Replace

Repair or replace

Repair or replace

ABNORMAL NOISE FROM STEERING SYSTEM

Action

Retighten

Replace gear assembly

Replace

Retighten

Adjust or replace

Retighten

Retighten

Bleed

Replace

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.

Standard

33°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.

Standard

Max. 3.0kg

Standard

Max. 30mm