SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual - part 370

SSANGYONG MY2002

6C-10  POWER STEERING GEAR

KAA6C090

KAA6C100

KAA6C110

KAA6C080

4. Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove

the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.

Installation Notice:

•

After Installation, perform a front toe adjustment.
Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.

DUST BOOT

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and

wheels.

3. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to “Outer Tie Rod”

in this section.

4. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps.

5. Remove the dust boot.

Installation Notice:

•

After Installation, perform a front toe adjustment.
Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Turn the steering wheel until it is horizontal. This

is the straight-ahead position. Make a mark on
the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark
on the intermediate shaft lower universal joint.

Installation Notice:

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When attaching the lower universal joint, the
marks on the intermediate shaft and on the stub
shaft should line up

POWER STEERING GEAR  6C-11

SSANGYONG MY2002

KAA6C120

KAA6C130

2. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the universal

joint on the intermediate shaft.

Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

27 N•m (20 lb-ft)

3. Make a mark on the steering column shaft that

lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft
upper universal joint.

Installation Notice:

•

When attaching the upper universal joint, the
marks on the intermediate shaft and steering
column shaft should line up

4. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the universal

joint on the intermediate shaft.

Installation Notice

5. Remove the intermediate shaft.

Tightening Torque

27 N•m (20 lb-ft)

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER LINES

Removal and Installation Procedure

1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power

steering fluid reservoir.

2. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic

cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the
valve end. Replace the O-ring seals as needed.

Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

14 N•m (10 lb-ft)

SSANGYONG MY2002

6C-12  POWER STEERING GEAR

KAA6C140

3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

4. Disconnect the power steering gear hydraulic

cylinder pipes from the power steering gear at the
cylinder end.

5. Remove the steering gear hydraulic cylinder pipes

from the vehicle.

Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

61 N•m (44 lb-ft)

•

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

•

Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid.

•

Inspect for leaks. If there are leaks, correct the
cause of the leaks and bleed the system. Refer
to “Bleeding the Power Steering System” in this
section.

POWER STEERING GEAR  6C-13

SSANGYONG MY2002

KAA6C150

UNIT REPAIR

RACK AND PINION

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure

1. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the

vehicle. Refer to “Rack and Pinion Assembly” in
this section.

2. Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the

rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to “Valve
and Pinion” in this section.

3. Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack

and pinion steering assembly. Refer to “Rack
Bearing” in this section.

4. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in

repositioning the adjusting nut.

5. Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie

rod nut and the adjusting nut.

Installation Notice:

•

When installing the outer tie rod nut, the mark
on the inner tie rod and adjusting nut should
line up.

•

After installation, perform a front toe adjustment.
Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.

KAA6C160

KAA6C170

6. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps and

remove the dust boot.

7. Push back the retainer holding the connection be-

tween the inner tie rod and the power steering gear
rack.