SsangYong Musso. Manual — part 401

1B3-166 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL

Installation Procedure

1. Fit the piston onto the connecting rod so that the arrow

(15) and the locking slot (16) are facing in direction of the
vehicle.

2. Coat the piston pin (15) with engine oil and insert it by hand.

Notice

Do not heat up the piston.

3. Install the new snap ring (4) into the grooves (arrow).

4. Check the piston rings (1, 2, 3) and replace them if

necessary.

5. Install and arrange the piston rings to be evenly 120° from

each ends gap.

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6. Coat the cylinder bore, connecting rod bearing journal,

connecting rod bearing shell and piston with oil.

7. Compress the piston rings with a tensioning strap (7).

Tensioning Strap 000 589 04 14 00

8. Insert the piston assembly into the cylinder with a wooden

stick (18).

Notice

The arrow on the piston crown must point toward the front
of vehicle.

9. Insert the connecting rod bearing shells (9, 10).

Notice

Be careful of the difference in upper and lower bearing
shells and not to be changed.

10. Position the connecting rod bearings caps.

Notice

Position so that the retaining lugs are on the same side of
the connecting rod bearing(arrow).

11. Measure stretch shaft diameter (C) of the connecting rod

bolts.

Limit ‘C’

7.1mm

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12. Coat the bolts (12) with oil and then tighten the bolts.

Tightening Torque

40Nm + 90°

13. Rotate the crankshaft and check axial clearance between

the connecting rod and crankshaft.

14. Measure clearance between the piston crown and cylinder

Standard

Max. 0.12mm

15. Position the piston at TDC and measure the distance

between the piston crown and the crankcase surface.

Notice

Measure at points marked.

Dial Gauge 001 589 00 53 21

Dial Gauge Holder 363 589 02 21 00

Standard

Max. 0.965 mm

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OIL FILTER

1 Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Nm
2 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover
3 O-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Replace
4 Oil Filter . . . ... Element Replace If necessary
5 Oil Filter Housing

6 Bolt (M8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Nm
7 Oil Pressure Switch
8 Gasket
9 Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 25 Nm