Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 1279

Symptom
Steering wheel turns heavily or steering
effort is uneven
Abnormal noises from steering system
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
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.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
Suspected Area
Tire (improperly inflated)
Front wheel alignment (wrong)
Steering fluid (insufficient)
Fluid pipe (leakage or blocking)
Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)
Steering tie rod assembly (worn or loose)
Front suspension
Accessory drive belt (loose or damaged)
Power steering pump assembly
Steering gear assembly (incorrect
clearance)
Steering fluid (insufficient, air or dirty)
Steering system fluid pressure fluctuates
abnormally
Ball pin assembly (worn or loose)
Steering tie rod assembly (worn or loose)
Steering gear assembly (incorrect
clearance)
Power steering pump assembly
(See page 48-29).
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