Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 256

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Disposal

1. Disposal of the front shock absorber assembly.

a. Extend the front shock absorber assembly strut fully, and clamp it in a vise at an angle.
b. Using a drill or equivalent, make a hole slowly at area 

A shown in the illustration to discharge the gas in the 
front shock absorber assembly.

c. Handle the front shock absorber assembly properly after discharging the gas.

WARNING

 Shock absorber assembly contains nitrogen and oil, which are under negative pressure. Before handling, 

be sure to wear goggles and release pressure inside the shock absorber assembly to avoid personal 
injury.

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CAUTION

 Gas discharged from shock absorber is colorless and harmless. Be careful when drilling, because metal 

chips may fly out.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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

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Front Control Arm Assembly

Removal

HINT:

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

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

See page 24-9

).

2. Remove the front left control arm assembly.

a. Remove the locking pin (arrow) and coupling nut (1) 

between front left control arm assembly ball pin and 
front left steering knuckle.

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(Tightening torque: 120 ± 12 N·m)

b. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between front part 

of front left control arm assembly and front sub frame 
welding assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 180 ± 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 and guide parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

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CAUTION

 If it is difficult to remove control arm ball pin end from steering knuckle, disengage the ball pin by striking 

the end of steering knuckle uniformly and slightly with a hammer or equivalent.

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c. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between rear part of 

front left control arm assembly and front sub frame 
welding assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

d. Remove the front left control arm assembly with ball pin.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
 Make sure that ball pin rotates smoothly and is not stuck after installation.
 Check wheel alignment after installation is completed. Adjust the wheel alignment to standard range as 

necessary.

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Front Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly

Removal

HINT:

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

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

See page 24-9

).

2. Remove the front left control arm ball pin assembly.

a. Remove the locking pin (arrow) and coupling nut (1) 

between front left control arm assembly ball pin and 
front left steering knuckle.



(Tightening torque: 120 ± 12 N·m)

b. Remove 2 coupling nuts (arrow) between front left 

control arm ball pin assembly and front left control arm 
assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 150 ± 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 and guide parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

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CAUTION

 If it is difficult to remove control arm ball pin end from steering knuckle, disengage the ball pin by striking 

the end of steering knuckle uniformly and slightly with a hammer or equivalent.

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