Professional workshop manual for the SsangYong Korando. Covers Mercedes-derived diesel engine service, transfer case rebuild, suspension overhaul, and complete rebuild procedures. Factory specifications throughout.
SsangYong Korando Service Repair Workshop Manual PDF
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTION:
The SsangYong Korando is a compact SUV produced by the Korean automaker SsangYong Motor Company. The name Korando derives from the phrase Korea Can Do reflecting the national pride in Korean automotive manufacturing capability. The second generation Korando produced from 1996 through 2006 represents a body-on-frame sport utility vehicle with genuine off-road capability rather than the car-based crossover design that later dominated the compact SUV segment.
These Korando models utilized Mercedes-Benz licensed engine technology including the OM662 2.3-liter turbo diesel and the OM601 2.9-liter turbo diesel powerplants along with gasoline options from SsangYong own engine development program. The Mercedes-derived diesel engines are renowned for their mechanical simplicity, durability under harsh operating conditions, and straightforward serviceability that makes them ideal for markets where dealer network support is limited.
The Korando features a ladder frame chassis with rigid rear axle and independent front coil spring suspension providing wheel articulation for off-road terrain combined with on-road stability. Part-time four-wheel drive with a transfer case providing high and low range gearing is standard equipment, along with a locking center differential for serious trail capability that most modern crossovers cannot match.
SERVICE AND REPAIR SCOPE:
- Mercedes-derived OM diesel engine service including injection pump timing
- Turbocharger removal and wastegate actuator calibration
- Manual and automatic transmission removal with transfer case separation
- Part-time 4WD transfer case rebuild with chain tensioner inspection
- Rigid rear axle differential overhaul with bearing preload setting
- Independent front suspension ball joint and control arm bushing replacement
- Brake system master cylinder, proportioning valve, and drum brake adjustment
- Engine control module diagnostics for EFI and electronic diesel control systems
- HVAC system heater core and blower motor replacement
- Body mount bushing replacement and frame-to-body alignment
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Engine options: Mercedes-Benz OM662 2.3L turbo diesel, OM601 2.9L turbo diesel, and gasoline variants
- Diesel type: Indirect injection with turbocharger and intercooler
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD with transfer case high-low range
- Front suspension: Independent coil spring with double wishbone
- Rear suspension: Rigid axle with leaf springs
- Steering: Recirculating ball power steering
- Front brake: Ventilated disc
- Rear brake: Drum
- Wheelbase: 2480 mm short wheelbase version
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION:
- Diesel injection pump timing verification using dial indicator on number one cylinder at TDC
- Turbocharger boost pressure measurement with wastegate response testing
- Transfer case chain stretch measurement to determine replacement necessity
- Injector pop pressure testing for individual nozzle performance comparison
- Four-wheel drive engagement solenoid and vacuum system leak detection
- Engine compression testing adapted for indirect injection diesel combustion chambers
ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIAGRAMS INCLUDED:
- Exploded OM series diesel engine with injection pump timing diagrams
- Transfer case cross-section showing chain drive and planetary gear arrangement
- Front suspension and steering linkage with alignment specification callouts
- Complete wiring schematics for EFI and diesel electronic control systems
- Brake system hydraulic and drum brake assembly detail
- Body frame mounting point diagrams with torque specifications
COMPATIBILITY:
- SsangYong Korando 1996 through 2006
- Mercedes-derived diesel engines and gasoline variants
- All trim levels including short wheelbase configuration
FILE PROPERTIES:
- Format: Searchable PDF
- Language: English
- Delivery: Instant digital download
- Access: Download anytime after purchase
SsangYong Korando Service Repair Workshop Manual PDF
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTION:
The SsangYong Korando is a compact SUV produced by the Korean automaker SsangYong Motor Company. The name Korando derives from the phrase Korea Can Do reflecting the national pride in Korean automotive manufacturing capability. The second generation Korando produced from 1996 through 2006 represents a body-on-frame sport utility vehicle with genuine off-road capability rather than the car-based crossover design that later dominated the compact SUV segment.
These Korando models utilized Mercedes-Benz licensed engine technology including the OM662 2.3-liter turbo diesel and the OM601 2.9-liter turbo diesel powerplants along with gasoline options from SsangYong own engine development program. The Mercedes-derived diesel engines are renowned for their mechanical simplicity, durability under harsh operating conditions, and straightforward serviceability that makes them ideal for markets where dealer network support is limited.
The Korando features a ladder frame chassis with rigid rear axle and independent front coil spring suspension providing wheel articulation for off-road terrain combined with on-road stability. Part-time four-wheel drive with a transfer case providing high and low range gearing is standard equipment, along with a locking center differential for serious trail capability that most modern crossovers cannot match.
SERVICE AND REPAIR SCOPE:
- Mercedes-derived OM diesel engine service including injection pump timing
- Turbocharger removal and wastegate actuator calibration
- Manual and automatic transmission removal with transfer case separation
- Part-time 4WD transfer case rebuild with chain tensioner inspection
- Rigid rear axle differential overhaul with bearing preload setting
- Independent front suspension ball joint and control arm bushing replacement
- Brake system master cylinder, proportioning valve, and drum brake adjustment
- Engine control module diagnostics for EFI and electronic diesel control systems
- HVAC system heater core and blower motor replacement
- Body mount bushing replacement and frame-to-body alignment
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Engine options: Mercedes-Benz OM662 2.3L turbo diesel, OM601 2.9L turbo diesel, and gasoline variants
- Diesel type: Indirect injection with turbocharger and intercooler
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
- Drive: Part-time 4WD with transfer case high-low range
- Front suspension: Independent coil spring with double wishbone
- Rear suspension: Rigid axle with leaf springs
- Steering: Recirculating ball power steering
- Front brake: Ventilated disc
- Rear brake: Drum
- Wheelbase: 2480 mm short wheelbase version
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION:
- Diesel injection pump timing verification using dial indicator on number one cylinder at TDC
- Turbocharger boost pressure measurement with wastegate response testing
- Transfer case chain stretch measurement to determine replacement necessity
- Injector pop pressure testing for individual nozzle performance comparison
- Four-wheel drive engagement solenoid and vacuum system leak detection
- Engine compression testing adapted for indirect injection diesel combustion chambers
ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIAGRAMS INCLUDED:
- Exploded OM series diesel engine with injection pump timing diagrams
- Transfer case cross-section showing chain drive and planetary gear arrangement
- Front suspension and steering linkage with alignment specification callouts
- Complete wiring schematics for EFI and diesel electronic control systems
- Brake system hydraulic and drum brake assembly detail
- Body frame mounting point diagrams with torque specifications
COMPATIBILITY:
- SsangYong Korando 1996 through 2006
- Mercedes-derived diesel engines and gasoline variants
- All trim levels including short wheelbase configuration
FILE PROPERTIES:
- Format: Searchable PDF
- Language: English
- Delivery: Instant digital download
- Access: Download anytime after purchase
