SsangYong Rodius (2013 year). Service 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

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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

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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