Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 312

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DIAGNOSIS & TESTING

Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. Check each suspected area in 
sequence. Repair or replace the faulty components, or adjust as necessary.

Symptom

Suspected Area

See page

Stuck or sticking occurs when steering in 
some position

Steering fluid (insufficient or dirty)

29-7

Steering tie rod boot (damaged or worn)

29-21

Steering tie rod assembly (rust)

29-21

Steering gear assembly

29-23
30-25

Accessory drive belt (loose)

07-24

Steering wheel is not centered or centered 
improperly

Tire (unevenly worn, deformed) or wheel 
(out of balance)

24-7

Front wheel alignment (wrong)

23-50

Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)

29-19

Steering tie rod assembly (worn or loose)

29-21

Intermediate shaft (twisted and deformed) 
or universal joint (worn, loose or 
insufficiently lubricated)

28-23

Front sub frame welding assembly

22-17

Steering knuckle

22-12

Steering gear assembly (incorrect 
clearance)

29-23
30-25

Steering shudders

Tire (unevenly worn, deformed) or wheel 
(out of balance)

24-7

Front wheel alignment (wrong)

23-50

Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)

29-19

Brake disc and lining (deformed)

26-27

Intermediate shaft (twisted and deformed) 
or universal joint (worn, loose or 
insufficiently lubricated)

28-23

Front sub frame welding assembly

22-17

Steering knuckle assembly

22-12

Steering gear assembly (incorrect 
clearance)

29-23
30-25

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Steering Fluid Draining

1. Set steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
2. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Turn ignition switch to ACC.
5. Open the steering fluid reservoir cap.
6. Remove the engine lower protector assembly (

See page 48-29

).

7. Remove the fluid suction pipe clamp (arrow) on the 

power steering pump assembly side.

8. Place a fluid container under the fluid suction pipe, and disconnect the fluid suction pipe joint to collect 

steering fluid flowing from the fluid suction pipe.

9. Turn the steering wheel left and right to the limit positions, and repeat the operation several times to drain 

steering fluid in steering system.

Steering wheel turns heavily or steering 
effort is uneven

Tire (improperly inflated)

24-7

Front wheel alignment (wrong)

23-50

Steering fluid (insufficient)

29-7

Fluid pipe (leakage or blocking)

29-12

Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)

29-19

Steering tie rod assembly (worn or loose)

29-21

Front suspension

23-12

Accessory drive belt (loose or damaged)

07-24

Power steering pump assembly

29-17

Steering gear assembly (incorrect 
clearance)

29-23
30-25

Abnormal noises from steering system

Steering fluid (insufficient, air or dirty)

29-7

Steering system fluid pressure fluctuates 
abnormally

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Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)

29-19

Steering tie rod assembly (worn or loose)

29-21

Steering gear assembly (incorrect 
clearance)

29-23
30-25

Power steering pump assembly

29-17

Symptom

Suspected Area

See page

RT21290020

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Steering Fluid Adding

The proper steering fluid level is between "MAX" and "MIN" 
marks. It affects power steering system performance directly 
whether fluid level of the fluid reservoir is proper. If fluid level 
drops below "MIN" mark, it is necessary to add steering fluid.

1. Open the steering fluid reservoir cap, and add steering fluid to reservoir until the level reaches "MAX" 

mark.

2. Start engine and run it at idle to drive the power steering pump assembly, thus filling whole steering system 

with steering fluid.

3. Observe fluid level of fluid reservoir while engine is running. If fluid level drops below "MIN" mark, add 

steering fluid to a proper level in time to prevent fluid level from dropping excessively and avoid air entering 
power steering pump assembly.

4. If bubbles occur in steering fluid reservoir, perform bleeding procedures. Check that level is between 

"MAX" and "MIN" marks when there are no bubbles in fluid reservoir and fluid level does not change any 
longer.

WARNING

 If steering fluid sprays on your skin, immediately wash it off with water.
 It is harmful to your skin, if contacting with power steering fluid for a long time.
 Steering wheel should not be in the limit position for more than 5 seconds.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 Wasted power steering fluid should be handled according to local environmental regulations.

RT21290030

CAUTION

 DO NOT apply foaming or expired steering fluid to vehicle. Otherwise it may damage the power steering 

pump assembly.

WARNING

 If steering fluid sprays on your skin, immediately wash it off with water.
 It is harmful to your skin, if contacting with power steering fluid for a long time.

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Bleeding Procedures

It is necessary to perform the bleeding procedures when bubbles occur in steering fluid reservoir assembly 
and fluid has emulsified or there is excessive noise in power steering pump assembly.

Bleeding procedures are as follows:

1. Open the steering fluid reservoir cap.
2. Raise vehicle with a lifter (with front wheels off ground).
3. Start engine (idling) and turn steering wheel left and right to the limit positions (do not stay at the limit 

positions more than 2 seconds). Repeat several times to fully bleed air in system from the reservoir. 
Observe the fluid level of fluid reservoir during bleeding. If fluid level drops below "MIN" mark, add steering 
fluid to proper level in time.

4. After repeatedly turning the steering wheel to the limit positions several times, center the steering wheel, 

run engine at idle for 3 or 5 minutes and observe whether there are still bubbles in fluid reservoir. If there 
are still bubbles, perform above procedures again until no bubbles are bled. If there are still problems, 
perform steering system inspection.