Chery Tiggo. Manual — part 343

Steering Wheel Return to Center Inspection

NOTE :
This test should be performed during a road test.
• Make smooth turns and sharp turns. Check the driving ⬙sense⬙ to ensure there is no difference between the left

and right turns in terms of steering force and the steering wheel returning to center.

• When the vehicle speed is between 20 to 30 km/h, turn the steering wheel 90° for 1 or 2 seconds and release

the steering wheel. If the steering wheel returns
over 70°, the steering wheel return function can be
considered good.

NOTE :
When rapidly turning the steering wheel, there will be a sense of “heavy”, however, this does not indicate a problem
with the steering system. This is due to insufficient steering fluid supplied to the steering fluid pump during idle
speed.

Steering Column Shroud

Removal & Installation

WARNING!

Before servicing the steering column, the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in acci-
dental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury (See Airbag System Disarming Procedure in Sec-
tion 14 Restraints).

NOTE :
To help maintain alignment of the spiral cable connector during reassembly, apply a small piece of tape to the spiral
cable and the steering column to keep them in alignment.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the driver airbag (See Driver Airbag Removal & Installation in Section 14 Restraints).

3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut (1).

(Tighten: Steering wheel lock nut to 25 - 30 N·m)

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4. Remove the three steering shroud retaining bolts

(1).
(Tighten: Steering shroud bolts to 8 N·m)

5. Remove the shroud.

6. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Installation Notes:
• The spiral cable could be damaged if installed in an improper position.

• Do not rotate the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit of turns (this can cause the cable to break).

• Verify the airbag system is operating properly after the repair is complete.

Steering Column Shaft

Removal & Installation

WARNING!

Before servicing the steering column, the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in acci-
dental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury (See Airbag System Disarming Procedure in Sec-
tion 14 Restraints).

NOTE :
To help maintain alignment of the spiral cable connector during reassembly, apply a small piece of tape to the spiral
cable and the steering column to keep them in alignment.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Remove the driver airbag (See Driver Airbag Removal & Installation in Section 14 Restraints).

5. Disconnect the spiral cable electrical connector.

6. Remove the steering wheel lock nut (1).

(Tighten: Steering wheel lock nut to 25 - 30 N·m)

7. Using the steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel.

8. Remove the steering column shroud (See Steering Column Shroud Removal & Installation in Section 11 Steer-

ing).

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9. Disconnect the multi-function switch electrical connector and remove the multi-function switch.

10. Disconnect the wiper and washer switch electrical connector and remove the wiper and washer switch.

11. Remove the spiral cable retaining bolts (1).

(Tighten: Spiral cable bolts to 8 N·m)

12. Remove the instrument panel lower shroud bolts

(1).

13. Remove the upper mounting bolts (1) from the

steering column.
(Tighten: Steering column upper mounting bolts to
25 - 30 N·m)

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14. Remove the lower mounting bolt (1) from the steer-

ing column.
(Tighten: Steering column lower mounting bolt to
25 - 30 N·m)

15. Remove the steering column floor bolts (1).

(Tighten: Steering column floor bolts to 25 - 30
N·m)

16. Remove the intermediate shaft lock bolt (1) that

connects to the steering gear.
(Tighten: Intermediate shaft lock bolt to 25 - 30
N·m)

17. Remove the steering column assembly.

18. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Installation Notes:
• Check the steering shaft and universal joint for damage or wear. Check the clearance of universal joint and

replace if necessary.

• Check the steering column seal cover. The distance to the groove button should be less than 1.00 mm, replace

if necessary.

• Verify the airbag system is operating properly after the repair is complete.

• When installing the spiral cable, slowly wind the spiral cable to the end of its travel and then unwind the spiral

cable two and a half turns.

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