steering wheel adjustment CHERY TIGGO 2009 Service Repair Manual

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Description
Vehicle wheel alignment is the positioning of all interrelated front and rear suspension angles. These angles affect the
handling and steering of the vehicle when it is in motion. Proper wheel alignment is essential for efficient steering,
good directional stability, and proper tire wear.
The method of checking a vehicle’s front and rear wheel alignment varies depending on the manufacturer and type
of equipment used. The manufacturer’s instructions should always be followed to ensure accuracy of the alignment.
On this vehicle, the suspension angles that can be adjusted are as follows:
Front Axle
•Camber
• Caster
• Toe-in
Rear Axle
• Camber
• Toe-in
Check the wheel alignment and make all wheel alignment adjustments with the vehicle standing at its proper curb
height specification. Curb height is the normal riding height of the vehicle. It is measured from a certain point on the
vehicle to the ground or a designated area while the vehicle is sitting on a flat, level surface.
Operation
Curb Height Measurement
The wheel alignment is to be checked and all alignment adjustments made with the vehicle at its required curb height
specification.
• Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment rack.
• The tires are to be inflated to the recommended pressure.
• All tires are to be the same size as standard equipment.
• Vehicle height is checked with the fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage compartment load.
• Vehicle height is not adjustable.
• If the measurement is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle for bent or weak suspension components.
• Compare the parts tag on the suspect coil spring(s) to the parts book and the vehicle sales code, checking for
a match.
• Once removed from the vehicle, compare the coil spring height to a new or known good coil spring. The
heights should vary if the suspect spring is weak.
NOTE :
Prior to reading the curb height measurement, the front and rear of the vehicle must be jounced to settle the sus-
pension. Induce jounce by pushing down on the center of the bumper (fascia), using care not to damage the vehicle,
moving the vehicle up and down, gradually increasing the suspension travel with each stroke. Release the bumper at
the bottom of each stroke, repeating this action several times. Perform this to both front and rear suspensions an
equal number of times.
Pre-Wheel Alignment Inspection
Before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment, the following inspection and necessary cor-
rections must be made to the vehicle to ensure proper alignment. 1. Verify the fuel tank is full of fuel. If the fuel tank is not full, the reduction in weight will affect the curb height of the vehicle and the alignment specifications.
2. The passenger and luggage compartments of the vehicle should be free of any load that is not factory equip- ment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Check the tires on the vehicle. The tires are to beinflated to the recommended air pressure. All tires
must be the same size and in good condition with
approximately the same tread wear.
4. Check the front tire and wheel assemblies for excessive radial runout.
5. Inspect all suspension component fasteners for looseness and proper torque.
6. Inspect all ball joints and all steering linkage for looseness and any sign of wear or damage.
7. Inspect the rubber bushings on all the suspension components for signs of wear or deterioration. If any bushings show signs of wear or deterioration, they should be replaced prior to aligning the vehicle.
8. Check vehicle curb height.
Wheel Alignment Setup
1. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack.
2. Install all required alignment equipment on the vehicle, per the alignment equipment manufacturer’s instructions. On this vehicle, a four-wheel alignment is recommended.
3. Read the vehicle’s current front and rear alignment settings. Compare the vehicle’s current alignment settings to the vehicle specifications for camber, caster and toe-in.
NOTE :
Prior to reading the vehicle’s alignment readouts, the front and rear of vehicle should be jounced. Induce jounce (rear
first, then front) by grasping the center of the bumper and jouncing each end of the vehicle an equal number of
times. The bumper should always be released when vehicle is at the bottom of the jounce cycle.
Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION TORQUE (N·m)
Camber Adjustment Bolts 100
Inner Tie Rod Adjuster Jam Nut 30
Rear Lower Control Arm Eccentric Cam Bolt 80 - 100
Rear Upper Control Arm Eccentric Cam Bolt 80 - 100
Wheel Mounting Nuts 110
GENERAL INFORMATION
LTSM100027
LTSM110026
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Front Wheel Alignment
Front Wheel Alignment Specifications
NOTE :
If the vehicle has been in an accident causing the front axle components to be damaged, the damaged components
must be replaced before performing a front wheel alignment.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
Camber -51’+9’ to -1°51’
Caster +2°50’+3°30’ to +2°5’
Inclination +11°30’+12°15’ to +10°45’
Toe-Individual 0’+5’ to -5’
Front Axle Toe-In Adjustment
CAUTION:
Do not twist the inner tie rod steering gear boot (bellows) while turning the inner tie rod during
front toe-in adjustment. It may be necessary to remove the clamp where the boot meets the inner
tie rod.
1. Loosen the tie rod adjusting jam nut (1).
(Tighten: Tie rod adjusting jam nut to 35 ± 3 N·m)
2. Grasp the inner tie rod shaft (2) and adjust the tie rod end until the front toe-in is set to the proper
specification.
3. Make sure the inner tie rod steering gear boot is not twisted. If removed, reinstall the clamp where the boot meets the inner tie rod.
4. Remove the alignment equipment.
5. Lower vehicle and jounce the front and rear of the vehicle.
Front Camber Adjustment
NOTE :
The front axle camber can not be adjusted. Replace the relative components if necessary.
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Vehicle Inspection
There is some noise in all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing sound. Hiss is a high
frequency noise similar to that of a water tap being closed slowly. The noise is present in all valves that have a high
velocity steering fluid passing through an orifice. There is no relationship between this noise and steering perfor-
mance. The hissing sound is commonly heard during the following operations:
•Evident at a standstill
• At park with the engine running
• When the steering wheel is at the end of its travel
Loose Steering / Vehicle Leads / Drifts Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Excessive Play In Steering Wheel · Worn or loose suspension or
steering components.
· Worn or loose wheel bearings.
· Steering gear mounting.
· Gear out of adjustment.
· Worn or loose steering coupler.· Repair if necessary.
· Repair if necessary.
· Tighten gear mounting bolts to
specification.
· Adjust gear to specification.
· Repair if necessary.
Vehicle Pulls To One Side During
Braking · Tire pressure.
· Air in brake hydraulics system.
· Worn brake components.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Bleed brake system.
· Repair if necessary.
Vehicle Leads Or Drifts From
Straight Ahead Direction On
Uncrowned Road · Tire pressure.
· Radial tire lead.
· Brakes dragging.
· Wheel alignment.
· Weak or broken strut.
· Loose or worn steering/suspension
components.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Cross front tires.
· Repair if necessary.
· Align vehicle.
· Replace strut.
· Repair if necessary.
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Binding and Sticking Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Difficult To Turn Wheel Sticks Or
Binds · Low fluid level.
· Tire pressure.
· Steering component.
· Loose belt.
· Low pump pressure.
· Column shaft coupler binding.
· Steering gear worn or out of
adjustment.
· Ball joints binding.
· Belt routing.· Fill to proper level.
· Adjust tire pressure.
· Inspect and lubricate.
· Adjust or replace.
· Pressure test and replace if
necessary.
· Replace coupler.
· Repair or replace gear.
· Inspect and repair if necessary.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Insufficient Assist / Poor Return To Center Troubleshooting Chart
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Hard Turning Or Momentary
Increase In Turning Effort · Tire pressure.
· Low fluid level.
· Loose belt.
· Lack of lubrication.
· Low pump pressure or flow.
· Internal gear leak.
· Belt routing.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Fill to proper level.
· Adjust or replace.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Pressure and flow test and repair if
necessary.
· Pressure and flow test, and repair
if necessary.
· Verify belt routing is correct.
Steering Wheel Does Not Want To
Return To Center Position · Tire pressure.
· Wheel alignment.
· Lack of lubrication.
· High friction in steering gear.
· Ball joints binding.· Adjust tire pressure.
· Align front wheels.
· Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension components.
· Test and adjust if necessary.
· Inspect and repair if necessary.
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Removal & Installation
1. Siphon out as much power steering fluid as possible from the reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the return hose clamp (1) from the steer-ing liquid reservoir and insert the end of the hose
into a container.
4. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock until all power steering fluid has been drained from the system.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the engine lower shield.
7. Loosen the power steering pump belt adjustment bolt (1).
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
LTSM110042
LTSM020185
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