SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual - part 364

POWER STEERING SYSTEM  6A-3

SSANGYONG MY2002

COMPONENT LOCATOR

KAA6A010

1 Steering Wheel
2 Steering Column Shaft
3 Tie Rod End

4 Power Steering Gear Rack
5 Intermediate Shaft
6 Power Steering Pump

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6A-4  POWER STEERING SYSTEM

KAA6A020

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRESSURE TEST

Tools Required

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Power Steering Pump Testing Unit

Check the fluid pressure as follow to trouble is in the
pump or gear unit.

Test Procedure

1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump

and 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 gauge valve fully, and read pressure.

The pump pressure with the valve closed should
be between 7,355 kPa to 8,041 kPa (1,067 psi to
1,166 psi).

Notice:  Do not keep the valve closed for more
than 10 seconds.

5. Remove the pressure gauge and connect the pres-

sure hose.

6. Do bleeding procedure.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM
LEAK TEST

General Procedure

Inspect the following :

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The power steering fluid reservoir for overfill.

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Fluid for aeration and overflow.

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The hoses for loose connections.

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The torsion bar, stub shaft and adjuster seals for
leaks.

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The component sealing surfaces for damage.

Important: Verify the exact point of the leak. The point
from which the fluid is dripping is not necessarily the
point at which the system is leaking. When service is
required, clean the leak area upon disassembly,
replace the leaking seal, check the component sealing
surfaces for damage and reset the torque bolt to
specifications required.

External Leak Check

The purpose of this procedure is to pinpoint the location
of the leak. In some cases, the leak can be easily lo-
cated, but seepage-type leaks may be harder to find.
To locate seepage leaks, use the following method:

1. With the engine off, wipe dry the complete power

steering system.

2. Check the power steering fluid level in the pump’s

reservoir. Adjust the fluid level as necessary.
Refer to “Checking and Adding Fluid” in this
section.

Notice: Do not hold the steering wheel at a stop
for any length of time as this can damage the
power steering pump.

3. Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel counter-

clockwise and clockwise from stop to stop several
times.

4. Find the exact area of the leak and repair it.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM  6A-5

SSANGYONG MY2002

BLEEDING THE POWER
STEERING SYSTEM

1. Disconnect the fuel line. Using a starter motor,

crank the engine and turn the steering wheel from
lock to start 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: If oil is not changes more than 5 mm, do
bleeding again. If oil level rises suddenly when
stopped engine, again.

MAINTENANCE

CHECKING AND ADDING FLUID

Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use DEXRON. - II power steering fluid.
Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal
damage and fluid leaks.

1. The power steering fluid level is indicated by marks

on a fluid level indicator on the fluid reservoir cap.

2. If the fluid is warmed up to 66 °C (150 °F), the fluid

level should be between the MAX and MIN marks.
Add fluid as needed.

3. If the fluid is cool, 21 °C (70 °F), the fluid level should

be at the MIN mark. Add fluid as needed.

SSANGYONG MY2002

6A-6  POWER STEERING SYSTEM

KAA6A040

3. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir

mounting bolts (1).

Removal Notice:

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One power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolt
(2) is located in the fluid reservoir.

Installation Notice

KAA6A030

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

POWER STEERING FLUID
RESERVOIR

Tools Required

DW310-021

Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover/
Installer

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to

Section 6B, Power Steering Pump.

2. Remove the power steering pump pulley nut, using

the power steering pump pulley remover/installer
DW310-021.

Installation Notice

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Tightening Torque

61 N•m (44 lb-ft)

15 N•m (11 lb-ft)

18 N•m (13 lb-ft)

Tightening

Torque

Bolts (1)

Bolt (2)

4. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir upward.

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After installing the power steering fluid reservoir,
bleed the power steering system. Refer to
“Bleeding the Power Steering System” in this
section.

5. Installation should follow the removal procedure

in the reverse order.