Chery T21 2014 Service Manual page 1320

30 - ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Ball Pin Assembly
Removal
HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
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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 left wheel
5. Remove the 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.
(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.
c. Remove the ball pin from the steering gear tie rod.
Inspection
1. Check the tie rod ball pin for looseness and the rubber boot for damage. Replace the ball pin assembly if
necessary.
2. Check the tie rod ball pin dust boot for damage. If damaged, replace the dust boot.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
 After installing the tie rod ball pin assembly, it is necessary to perform the wheel alignment procedure
(See page 23-50).
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(See page 24-9).
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