SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual - part 207

WHEEL ALIGNMENT  2B-7

SSANGYONG  MY2002

VEHICLE HEIGHT

Adjustment Procedure

1. Check the tire for proper inflation.

2. Measure ‘A’ from the center of the lower arm

rear mounting bolt end to the ground.

KAA2B050

3. Measure ‘B’ from the center of the steering

knuckle shaft to the ground.

KAA2B060

4. If the difference between ‘A’ and ‘B’ is not

within specification,  adjust vehicle height using
torsion bar height control bolt.

Adjustment Notice

Specification

31 - 36 mm

(1.22 - 1.42 inch)

B - A

Notice:  Before wheel alignment, adjust vehicle
height adjustment first.

KAA2B070

FRONT TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment Procedure

1. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the knuckle as-

semblies. Refer to  Section 6C, Power Steering
Gear.

2. Loosen the front toe adjusting nut.

Notice: In this adjustment, the right and the left tie
rods must be equal in length, or the tires will wear
unevenly.

3. Turn the right and the left outer tie rods to align the

toe to the proper specifications. Refer to “Wheel
Alignment Specifications” in this section.

KAA2B080

4. Hold the outer tie rod and tighten the front toe adjust-

ing nut.

Adjustment Notice

Tightening Torque

73  N•m (54 lb-ft)

5. Reconnect the outer tie rods to the knuckle assem-

blies. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.

SSANGYONG  MY2002

2B-8  WHEEL ALIGNMENT

FRONT CAMBER CHECK

Adjustment Procedure

1. Remove the free wheel hub.

2. M e a s u r e   c a m b e r   w i t h   a   w h e e l   a l i g n m e n t

equipment.

Adjustment Notice

Specification

0° ± 30

′

KAA2B090

3. I f   c a m b e r   m e a s u r e m e n t s   a r e   n o t   w i t h i n

specification, adjust it by increasing or decreasing
the number of adjusting shims inserted between
the upper arm shaft and cross bracket.

Adjustment Notice

KAA2B100

Notice: Difference between the left and right should
be adjusted within 30

′

.

FRONT CASTER CHECK

Adjustment Procedure

1. Remove the free wheel hub.

2. Measure caster with a wheel alignment equipment

and a turning radius gauge.

Adjustment Notice

Specification

2°30

′  

±  30

′

KAA2B090

3. I f   c a s t e r   m e a s u r e m e n t s   a r e   n o t   w i t h i n

specification, adjust it by increasing 1EA (rear) or
decreasing 1EA (front).

Adjustment Notice

Adjusting Shims

Increasing

1EA

Decreasing

1EA

Front

Rear

0.4 Small

1.6 Small

0.4 Small

1.6 Small

+11

′

+43

′

-11

′

-43

′

-11

′

-43

′

+11

′

+43

′

Notice:  Difference between the left and right
should be adjusted within 30

′

.

KAA2B100

Adjusting

Shims

1.6 Large

3.2 Large

Increasing 1EA

+19

′

+38

′

Decreasing 1EA

-19

′

-38

′

WHEEL ALIGNMENT  2B-9

SSANGYONG  MY2002

Application

Camber

Caster

King Pin Inclination

Toe-in (No load)

Rear

-

-

-

-

SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Front

0° ± 30

′

2°30

′

  ± 30

′

12°30

′

0 - 4 mm

54

Front Toe Adjusting Nut

N

l

m

Application

Lb-In

FASTENER  TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Lb-Ft

73

-

SECTION 2C

FRONT SUSPENSION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Components Locator ............................................ 2C-2

Diagnostic Information and Procedures .............. 2C-3

Ball Joint Inspection ............................................ 2C-3

Repair Instructions ................................................ 2C-4

On-Vehice Service .................................................. 2C-4

Front Hub Bearing Assembly ............................... 2C-4

Front Stabilizer ..................................................... 2C-5

Stabilizer Link ...................................................... 2C-6

Torsion Bar .......................................................... 2C-7

Lower Control Arm ............................................... 2C-7

Upper Control Arm ............................................... 2C-8

Front Shock Absorber .......................................... 2C-9

Lower Ball Joint ................................................. 2C-10

Upper Ball Joint ................................................. 2C-10

Knuckle Assembly ............................................. 2C-11

Crossmember .................................................... 2C-12

Unit Repair .......................................................... 2C-14

Hub and Bearing ............................................... 2C-14

Specifications ..................................................... 2C-16

Fastener Tightening Specifications ..................... 2C-16

Special Tools and Equipment ............................. 2C-17

Special Tools Table ............................................. 2C-17