Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 259

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d. Remove the rear left shock absorber insulator shim 

(arrow).

e. Remove the rear left shock absorber upper insulator 

(arrow).

f. Remove the rear left shock absorber insulator sleeve 

(arrow).

g. Remove the rear left shock absorber lower insulator 

(arrow).

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Inspection

1. Check rear shock absorber assembly.

Manual inspection:
a. Install the nut (1) to the upper end of rear shock absorber assembly strut, and then install the T-wrench 

(2) or equivalent.

b. Compress and extend the rear shock absorber 

assembly strut several times by hands in the direction 
of arrow as shown in the illustration. Check that there 
is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during 
operation. If there is any abnormality, replace the rear 
shock absorber assembly with a new one.

2. Check the other components of rear shock absorber assembly.

a. Check rear shock absorber upper insulator and lower insulator for cracks, wear or deformation. 

Replace as necessary.

b. Check rear shock absorber insulator shim, rear shock absorber insulator sleeve for damage. Replace 

as necessary.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
 Bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize rear suspension after installation.

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Disposal

1. Disposal of the rear shock absorber assembly.

a. Extend the rear shock absorber assembly strut fully.
b. Using a drill, make a hole between A and B in the strut 

as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside 
the rear shock absorber assembly.

c. After discharging the gas inside the rear shock absorber assembly, handle the rear shock absorber 

assembly properly.

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CAUTION

 Be careful when drilling, because metal chips may fly about. Always perform operations with proper 

safety equipment to avoid personal injury.

 The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 Recycle disposed rear shock absorber assembly according to local environmental regulations.

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Rear Coil Spring

Removal

HINT:

 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.

 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (

See page 24-9

).

2. Remove the rear left coil spring.

a. Support the rear left suspension with a transmission carrier securely.
b. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between lower part 

of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear 
suspension lower left swing arm assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

c. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear left 

shock absorber assembly fixing bracket and rear left 
trailing arm assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 80 ± 8 N·m)

d. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between 

lower part of rear suspension lower left swing arm 
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.
 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

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