SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Service manual - part 373

SSANGYONG MY2002

6E-4  POWER STEERING AND COLUMN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
INSPECTION

KAA6E020

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.

Standard

Max. 30 mm

STEERING EFFORT INSPECTION

KAA6E030

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 1,000 rpm.

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. 3.0 kg

POWER STEERING AND COLUMN  6E-5

SSANGYONG MY2002

Check the lock cylinder for damage.

Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement.

Check the steering column housing for binding or

damage.

Checks

Action

Replace the lock cylinder.

Lubricate the ignition switch.

Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering

column housing. Replace the steering column housing

as needed.

Lock System Will Not Lock

High Lock Effort

Check the lock cylinder for damage.

Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement.

Check for extreme misalignment of the housing to the

cover.

Check for a bent ignition switch mounting bracket.

Checks

Action

Replace the lock cylinder.

Lubricate the ignition switch.

Realign the cover on the housing. Replace the cover

as needed.

Replace the ignition switch mounting bracket.

STEERING COLUMN DIAGNOSIS

Lock System

Lock System Will Not Unlock

Check the lock cylinder for damage.

Check the ignition switch for lack of free movement.

Check the steering column housing for binding or

damage.

Checks

Action

Replace the lock cylinder.

Lubricate the ignition switch.

Remove the steering shaft and clear the steering

column housing. Replace the steering column housing

as needed.

High Lock Effort

Check to see that the ignition switch is set correctly.

Check the lock cylinder for damage.

Checks

Action

Reset the ignition switch.

Replace the lock cylinder. Reset the ignition switch.

Check the steering gear-to-column joints for improper

installation.

Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.

Check the spherical joint for lack of lubrication.

Check the steering shaft for lack of lubrication.

Check the shaft lock snap ring for improper seating.

Checks

Action

Tighten the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolts.

Replace the steering shaft joints as needed.

Replace the steering shaft bearing.

Lubricate the spherical joint.

Lubricate the steering shaft bearing.

Adjust the shaft lock snap ring.

Replace the shaft lock snap ring as needed.

Column

Noise in the Column

SSANGYONG MY2002

6E-6  POWER STEERING AND COLUMN

Check the steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.

Check for an improperly installed or deformed dust

seal.

Check for a damaged upper or lower bearing.

Check the steering shaft universal joints for a lack of

free movement.

Checks

Action

Replace the steering shaft bearing.

Replace the dust seal.

Replace the upper or the lower bearing.

Lubricate the steering shaft universal joints. Replace

the steering shaft universal joints as needed.

Lash in the Steering Column

Loose Steering Wheel

Check for excessive clearance between the holes in

the steering wheel support or the housing and the

pivot-pin diameters.

Check to see if the upper bearing is seated correctly

in the housing.

Checks

Action

Replace the pivot pins with pivot pins of the correct

size.

Correctly seat the upper bearing. Replace the upper

bearing as needed.

High Steering Shaft Effort

Check the steering column bracket mounting bolts for

improper Installation Note.

Check for broken weld nuts on the steering column

jacket.

Checks

Action

Tighten the steering column bracket mounting bolts.

Replace the steering column jacket.

Noise When Tilting the Column

Check for worn upper tilt bumpers.

Check for tilt spring binding.

Checks

Action

Replace the upper tilt bumpers.

Adjust the tilt spring. Replace the tilt spring as needed.

Check the turn signal switch for an improper installation.

Check the canceling mechanism for broken or missing

components.

Check the turn signal switch housing for foreign material.

Checks

Action

Remove and inspect the turn signal switch. Reinstall

the switch.

Replace the canceling mechanism.

Remove any foreign material.

Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch

Turn Signal Will Not Stay in the Turn Position

Turn Signal Will Not Cancel

Check the canceling mechanism for broken or missing

components.

Checks

Action

Replace the canceling mechanism.

POWER STEERING AND COLUMN  6E-7

SSANGYONG MY2002

Check the turn signal/dimmer switch and turn signal/

dimmer switch lever for improper installation.

Check the signal/dimmer switch housing for foreign

material.

Checks

Action

Remove and inspect the turn signal/dimmer switch

and signal/dimmer switch lever. Reinstall the signal/

dimmer switch and signal/dimmer switch lever.

Remove any foreign material.

Turn Signal Will Not Indicate Lane Change

No Turn Signal Lights

Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher.

Check for a faulty turn signal switch.

Check the chassis-to-column connector for an

improper connection.

Checks

Action

Replace the turn signal flasher.

Replace the turn signal switch.

Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch Difficult to Operate

Check for a broken lane change pressure pad or a

broken spring hanger.

Check for improper functioning of the lane change spring.

Check the turn signal switch for improper installation.

Checks

Action

Replace the lane change pressure pad or the spring

hanger.

Replace the lane change spring.

Replace the turn signal switch.

Turn Indicator Lights On, but Not Flashing

Check for a faulty turn signal switch.

Check the chassis-to-column connector for an im-

proper connection.

Checks

Action

Replace the turn signal switch.

Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Front or Rear Turn Signal Lights Not Flashing

Turn Signal Lights Flash Very Slowly

Check the chassis-to-column connector for an im-

proper connection.

Checks

Action

Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.

Check for an inoperative turn signal flasher.

Check for a faulty turn signal switch.

Check the chassis-to-column connector for an im-

proper connection.

Checks

Action

Replace the turn signal flasher.

Replace the turn signal switch.

Reconnect the chassis-to-column connector.