Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 323

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Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 It is necessary to apply thread seal gum to the tie rod ball pin.
 It is necessary to fit the tie rod ball pin face and the rack face closely.

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Steering Gear Assembly

Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the front wheels (

See page 24-9

).

5. Remove steering tie rod ball pin.

a. Remove the left side steering tie rod assembly ball pin 

and locking nut (arrow) of front left steering knuckle 
assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 35 ± 3 N·m)

b. Install ball pin separator (1), and tighten ball pin 

separator bolt with wrench (2), then separate the tie 
rod ball pin from the steering knuckle assembly.

6. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between steering 

column with intermediate shaft assembly and steering 
gear input shaft.

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(Tightening torque: 60 ± 5 N·m)

7. Remove two fixing bolts on both sides of steering gear 

brackets.

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(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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8. Remove steering gear assembly.

Inspection

1. Check the steering gear dust boot for damage and the clamp for looseness. Replace them if necessary. 

Otherwise, it is easy for water and dust to enter, and cause parts failure prematurely.

2. Check the steering gear for damage. Replace the power steering gear if necessary.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT:
When installing the coupling bolt between the steering column lower universal joint and the steering gear input 
shaft, it is necessary to assemble it reliably.

CAUTION

 Perform the front wheel alignment procedure after installing the steering gear (

See page 23-50

).

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Steering Gear Clearance Adjustment

1. Position the wheels straight ahead.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.
3. If there is noise in the steering gear, adjust the bolt 

(arrow) until  the  collision  noise  cannot be heard when 
turning the steering wheel.

4. Retighten the bolt in 1/8 turn (approximately 45°).
5. Perform a road test.
6. Loosen the bolt by 15° if the steering gear cannot return to the center position by itself.
7. Perform a road test.

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