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Vehicle identification
No. of cylinders Type 4/DOHC  
Capacity (Fiscal) cc 1998  
Compression ratio :1 10,4  
Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes  
Minimum octane rating RON 95  
Ignition system Type MSE 3.53S  
Ignition system Description Map-DIS  
Trigger location Cam / Crankshaft  
Fuel system Type MSE 3.562S  
Fuel system Description MFI-s  
Air metering Type Mass  
Combined ignition and fuel ECM Yes  
Diagnostic socket Yes  
Ignition system
Firing order 1-3-4-2  
Tuning and emissions
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm 6±2/750 Not adjustable  
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm ECM Controlled  
Idle speed rpm 750±50 Not adjustable  
Oil temperature for CO test °C 80  
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO 0,5 Max Not adjustable  
HC level at idle speed ppm 100  
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 14,5-16,0  
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 0,1-0,5  
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % 0,3  
Lambda at increased idle λ 0,97-1,03  
Spark plugs
Spark plugs Original equipment Bosch  
Spark plug Type F8DC4  
Electrode gap mm 0,7-0,9  
Spark plugs Make Beru  
Spark plug Type 14F8-DU4  
Electrode gap mm 0,7-0,9  
Spark plugs Make Bosch  
Spark plug Type F8DC4  
Electrode gap mm 0,7-0,9  
Spark plugs Make Champion  

Manufacturer: Ssangyong Model: Korando (96-07) 2,0 (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: M161.943 Output: 99 (135) 5500 . 17/01/22
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1996-07 V9.200-
 Spark plug Type C11YCC  
Electrode gap mm 0,7-0,9  
Fuel system
System pressure bar 3,7-4,2  
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar 3,2-3,6  
Service checks and adjustments
Valve clearance -INLET mm Hydraulic  
Valve clearance -EXHAUST mm Hydraulic  
Compression pressure bar 11,0-15,0  
Radiator cap bar 1,40  
Lubricants and capacities
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range -30°C40°C  
Engine oil grade SAE 5W-40  
Engine oil classification OEM MB 229.1  
Engine oil classification ILSAC GF-2  
Engine oil classification API/ACEA SH/A2, A3  
Ambient temperature range -20°C40°C  
Engine oil grade SAE 10W-40  
Engine oil classification OEM MB 229.1  
Engine oil classification ILSAC GF-2  
Engine oil classification API/ACEA SH/A2, A3  
Ambient temperature range -25°C40°C  
Engine oil grade SAE 15W-40  
Engine oil classification OEM MB 229.1  
Engine oil classification ILSAC GF-2  
Engine oil classification API/ACEA SH/A2, A3  
Engine with filter(s) litres 7,2  
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE Dexron II/III  
Manual transmission litres 3,4  
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres 4,5  
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres 9,0  
Differential oil grade - front SAE 80W-90  
Differential oil classification - front GL-5  
Differential front/AT litres 1,3  
Differential oil grade - rear SAE 80W-90  
Differential oil classification - rear GL-5  
Differential rear litres 1,9  
Transfer box oil grade SAE Dexron II/III  
Transfer box litres 1,2-1,4  
Coolant Type Alutec P78  
Cooling system - total capacity litres 10,5  
Brake fluid Type DOT 3  
Clutch fluid Type DOT 3  
Power steering fluid Type Dexron II  
Power steering fluid litres 1,0  
Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions  
Cylinder head

Manufacturer: Ssangyong Model: Korando (96-07) 2,0 (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: M161.943 Output: 99 (135) 5500 . 17/01/22
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1996-07 V9.200-
 Maximum bolt
105 mm  
length
Stage 1 Tighten 55 Nm  
Stage 2 Tighten 90°  
Stage 3 Tighten 90°  
Stage 4 Tighten M8=25 Nm  
Other engine tightening torques
00000003 Main bearings Stage 1  
00000004 Big end bearings Stage 1  
Oil pump to cylinder block 25±2 Nm  
Sump drain bolt 25 Nm  
00000010 Flywheel/driveplate  
Clutch pressure plate 23 Nm  
00000027 Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt  
Camshaft sprocket/gear 22 Nm+90°  
Camshaft carrier/cap 26±2 Nm  
Camshaft/rocker cover 10±1 Nm  
Spark plugs 27±2 Nm  
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM)
10±1 Nm  
sensor
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 10±1 Nm  
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 20±2 Nm  
Knock sensor (KS) 25±2 Nm  
Oil filter 25 Nm  
Chassis tightening torques
Brake caliper to carrier Front 20 Nm  
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front 95±10 Nm  
Brake caliper to carrier Rear 20 Nm  
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear 95±10 Nm  
ABS sensor Front 7±1 Nm  
ABS sensor Rear 7±1 Nm  
00000006 Road wheels  
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front 22 mm  
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear 9,3 mm  
Minimum pad thickness Front 2 mm  
Minimum pad thickness Rear 2 mm  
Parking brake travel No. of notches 4-6  
Air conditioning
No. of AC service connectors 2  
Air conditioning restrictor type Expansion valve  
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling Yes  
Compressor variable displacement solenoid No  
Air conditioning refrigerant Type R134a  
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams 700±50  
Air conditioning oil group PAG  
Air conditioning oil Type ZXL 200 PG  
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO 100  

Autodata Note 3

Manufacturer: Ssangyong Model: Korando (96-07) 2,0 (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: M161.943 Output: 99 (135) 5500 . 17/01/22
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1996-07 V9.200-
 Main bearings

Maximum bolt length = 63,8 mm Fig. 73146

Tighten to 55 Nm + 90°.

Autodata Note 4

Big end bearings

Maximum bolt length = 52,9 mm Fig. 73146

Tighten to 40 Nm + 90°.

Autodata Note 6

Road wheels

Steel wheels = 100±20 Nm

Alloy wheels = 120±10 Nm
Do NOT lubricate studs, nuts or mating surfaces.

Autodata Note 10

Flywheel/driveplate

Minimum bolt diameter = 8 mm.

Fig. 69904
1) 45 Nm
2) 90°.

Autodata Note 27

Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt

Tighten bolt in the following stages:

1) 200 Nm
2) 220 Nm
3) 90°
4) 10°

Manufacturer: Ssangyong Model: Korando (96-07) 2,0 (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: M161.943 Output: 99 (135) 5500 . 17/01/22
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1996-07 V9.200-
 73146 69904

Cylinder layout Tightening sequence

Manufacturer: Ssangyong Model: Korando (96-07) 2,0 (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: M161.943 Output: 99 (135) 5500 . 17/01/22
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1996-07 V9.200-