SsangYong Rodius (2013 year). Manual - part 173

11-9

4610-00

Oil Level Check

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Check the fluid level on a level ground with the 

engine turned off. The fluid level should be 

between the MIN and MAX marks on the 

reservoir cap gauge.

Place the vehicle on a level ground and start 

the engine and let it run at idle speed.

Turn the steering wheel several times so that 

the oil temperature reaches to normal 
operating level (75~85˚C).

Place the steering wheel at straight ahead 

direction.

Check the oil level in the power steering oil 

reservoir. Adjust the oil level between MAX 

and MIN.

A. 

B. 

C. 

D.

Oil Change

▶ 

If the difference between two measurements 

is below 5 mm and the level is between MAX 

and MIN level, it's normal. If it is over 5 mm, 

bleed air from the system.

Open the power fluid reservoir cap and drain 

the fluid completely with oil suction device. 

To make it easy, turn the steering wheel to 

its both ends several times.

Fill up the specified fluid into fluid reservoir 

and bleed air from the steering system.

A. 

B.

Oil type

S-PSF3 

Capacity

approx. 1.1 ℓ 

(including reservoir)

below 5 

mm

Engine running

Engine idling

11-10

Air Bleeding

▶ 

The air bleeding should be done after servicing 

the power steering system and when the 

difference between two measurements (cooled 

and normal temperature) is prominent.

Normal

Abnormal

Lift up the vehicle very carefully.

Turn the steering wheel to its both ends 

several times and add the oil up to MAX line 

in the steering oil reservoir.

Periodically crank the starting motor and turn 

the steering wheel to its both ends without 

any interruption.

Check the oil level again. If the oil level is 

fluctuated, repeat the procedures from step 

3 to step 5.

Start the engine.

Turn the steering wheel to its both ends until 

any bubble can be found in the steering oil 

reservoir.

Perform the test drive and check the 

steering wheel for normal operation and 

noise.

If the oil level abruptly goes up, bleed the air 

from the system again.

A. 

B. 

C.  

D. 

E. 

F. 

G. 

H. 

If the air bleeding is not properly performed, 

the life span of the power steering pump 

may be shortened.

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11-11

4610-00

Oil Pump Pressure Check

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Check the oil pump pressure to locate any 

defect in oil pump.

Before checking the pressure, check the oil 

level and belt tension. Prepare the empty 

container to collect the spilled oil during the 

service.

Unscrew the pressure line fitting in power 

steering pump.

Install the pressure gauge between the 

power steering pump and the power steering 

oil pressure line.

Place the shift lever to neutral position. Apply 

the parking brake.

Open the valve in pressure gauge. Start the 

engine and let it run at idle speed.

Turn the steering wheel several times so that 

the oil temperature reaches to normal 

operating level.

A. 

B. 

C. 

D. 

E.

Fully close the valve in pressure gauge and 

measure the oil pressure.

F.

To prevent internal damage, do not close the 

gauge valve over 10 seconds.

Keep the oil temperature at proper range.

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Relief pressure

93.3 ~ 100.4 kgf/cm²

11-12

Measure the oil pressure with the gauge 

valve fully open.

G.

Pressure at no load

3 ~ 5 bar

 If the pump pressure is in specified range, 

the pump is normal. If not, replace the power 

steering pump

H.

Turn the steering wheel right or left until it 

stops with the engine idling and valve fully 

open.

I.

Oil pressure

78 ~ 83 bar