Chery A15 / 480 LHD model. Manual — part 142

Install the valve core assy（Refer to
Illustration 20）

·Install the valve core assy 31 as the direction
of the skew gear tooth into the hull oil reservoir

Install the stop collar assy（Refer to
Illustration 21）

·Coat the cylinder side rack 31 with vinyl tape.

·Apply the white special grease on the inner
surface of the oil seal 30

·Press the stop collar assy into the oil reservoir
body 17

·Install the wire stopper 36 with a wire caliper
and position the stop collar assy.

·Install the bearing 12, the upper oil seal 11 and the snap ring for hole 10.

Install the support device of the rack （Refer
to Illustration 22）

·Apply the MoS

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Lithium lubricating grease on

the slot area of the rack holder 23

·Install the rack holder 23 into the hull oil
reservoir assy 17.

·Install the spring 22.

·Screw the adjusting plug 21 into the hull oil
cylinder assy with a special purpose tool and
screw back 30º-40 º.

·Screw the lock nut 20 on the adjusting plug.

·Install the limiting plug of the rack end.

·Apply the 5242 sealant on 1/4 circle thread of the hexagon flange bolt 24 and screw it to the
specified position of the pinion shaft. The tightening torque is 20~30N.m

·Screw the plug cap 26 1-2 threads, then apply proper quantities 5242 sealant onto the thread
of the plug cap and fix it into the hull. The torque is 35~45N.m.

Illustration 20

Illustration 21

Illustration 22

Install the left and right oil tube assy（Refer
to Illustration 23）

· Install the new conical connectors 18 and 16
on the ends of the left oil tube assy 19 and
right oil tube assy 27.

·Tighten the left and right oil tube assy with the
tightening torque of 15~25N.m

Assembling and adjustment（Refer to
Illustration 24）

·Adjust the adjusting plug 21 with a special
purpose tool.

· Cover the input shaft with the crank handle
and rotate it to feel if it turns smoothly.

·Apply the 5242 sealant on the 1/4 circle thread
of the adjusting plug 21 which is close to the
hull, fix the adjusting plug and screw the lock
nut 20 with the tightening torque of 40~50N.m

If it is easy to adjust the lock nut of the rack holder, it is not required to remove the

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steering gear from the vehicle. Therefore the adjustment can be completed on vehicle.

a）Check the clearance

Pull the steering tie rod to make it swing back and forth by hand to ensure that there is no
clearance between the rack and the pinion shaft.

Hint: It is not needed to adjust it if it is normal during the check.

b) Adjust the lock nut of the rack holder to eliminate the clearance

If there is the clearance, loosen the lock nut 18 and screw the adjusting plug 19 clockwise
until the clearance can not be felt between the rack 29 and the pinion shaft. Screw the
adjusting plug 19 back about 30º~40 º, and then apply the 5242 sealant on the lock nut 18 and
screw it with the tightening torque of 40~50N .m.

Illustration 23

Illustration 24

Install the rack lock-plate and the inner ball
joint assy（Refer to Illustration 25）

·Apply Kerui 5242 sealant on the thread of the
inner ball pin.

· Install and screw the inner ball joint assy with
a special purpose tool. The tightening torque is
70~90N.m.

Install the protector, outboard joint assy and
single ear no-level clip（Refer to Illustration
26）

·Apply the grease on the lip of the protector 5,
and then install the hull oil cylinder assy and the
inner ball joint assy 7 in it.

·Clip the big end of the protector with the single
ear no-level clip 6.

·Clip the small end of the protector with the
clamp 4.

·Install the rod lock nut 3.

·Screw the outboard joint assy into the inner ball joint assy.

Illustration 25

Illustration 26

CHECK OF STEERING SYSTEM

REGULAR INSPECTION

Initial Check

·The maintaining staff should pay attention to the steering system troubles reflected by the

user first. In this way, it could save a lot of repairing time. For example, as the user
complains that the steering is heavy, it is necessary to clear that it is heavy on left or right;
or on spot; or discontinuous heaviness or even no steering power at all.

·If possible, try to drive the vehicle under the available condition in order to get the direct

sense about the troubles complained by the user. After the trouble confirmation, do not
hurry to remove the steering gear or the fuel pump as the other components of the steering
system may cause the troubles in fact. Please check these components first and then the
steering gear.

·First, check if there are proper, equal and conform to the standard.

·Second, check the front wheel alignment (caster, king pin inclination, camber and toe-in)

and the tightness of the steering tie rod, joint and king pin.

·If the oil tubes have been replaced by consumers, the following cases must be taken into

consideration: installation in a wrong way; too small diameter of the tube; clogging;
twisting or overbending which would cause the unsmooth flowing or insufficient flux. The
unqualified oil tubes must be replaced.

·Next, check the power steering oil reservoir and make sure that the oil level reaches the

specified point.

·Check if there is bending on the steering column; Wear or damage on the safety coupling;

invalidation of the spring elasticity. Repair or replace, if necessary.

Basic Check

---- Check if the set bolt of the steering system is loose.

---- Check if the free play of the steering wheel is appropriate. If necessary, check, adjust or

replace the components of the steering system.

Overhaul of the steering tie rod

---- Check if the steering tie rod ball joint is loose inside. Replace it, if necessary.

---- Check if the steering tie rod dust cover is damaged. Repair or replace it, if necessary.

Overhaul of the steering gear

---- Check if the dust cover of the steering gear is broken. Replace it, if necessary. Otherwise

the water and dust will enter the cover easily which would result the initial damage of
the components. Check if the clamp of the dust cover is fixed firmly.

---- Check if the clearance of the steering gear is appropriate. Adjust it, if necessary.