Chery QQ6 (S21) / S12LHD. Manual — part 175

Chapter 2 Adjustment of Suspension System and Four-Wheel

Alignment

I. Removal/Installation and Overhaul of Front Axle and Suspension

1. System Structural Diagram

The front axle of Chery S21 model adopts the split steering drive axle, with MacPherson independent

suspension. The upper end of the suspension is connected with the vehicle body as the lower end is connected

with the secondary vehicle frame. The front Macpherson suspension undertakes the dual functions of driving

and steering. Subframe connects with vehicle body via elastic element, which improves diving stability and ride

comfort.

Structural diagram of Front Axle and Suspension System

1 Nut

9

Nut

17 Nut

2 Gasket

10 Left control arm

18 Nut

3 Rubber gasket I

10 Right control arm

19 Bolt

4 Rubber gasket II

11 Nut

20 Bolt

5 Left propelling rod weldment assembly

12 Secondary vehicle frame

21 Clamp

5 Right propelling rod weldment assembly

13 Front strut assy.

22 Rubber bush

6 Nut

14 Nut

23 Bolt

7 Bolt

15 Front connecting rod assy.

24 Bolt

8 Bolt

16 Front stabilizer bar

25 Bolt

Composition List for Front Axle and Suspension System

2. Preparations

Tools: 8#, 15#, 18#, 19# socket; 10#, 13#, 15# wrench.

3. Notices

2.1 Please wear necessary labor protection supplies to avoid accidents.

2.2 When carry out maintenance and repair to chassis, please note that whether the safety lock of lifting

machine is locked.

2.3 When carry out removal/installation to shock absorber spring, prevent spring ejection from being injured.

2.4 It’s prohibited to conduct the welding and correction on the bearing components of the wheel suspension

and the guiding components of the wheels.

2.5 During the removal of the chassis component, renew the self-lock nuts and rusted nuts so as to guarantee the

safety.

4. Removal/Installation Procedure

4.1 Removal of shock absorber assembly

4.1.1 Remove the tire fixing nuts with 19# socket or vehicle attached

wrench to remove the tire (take left side for instance).

Torque: 110±10 Nm

4.1.2 Remove the ABS pipeline from the fixing seat with hand.

4.1.3 Remove the fixing bolts of steering joint and shock absorber

with 18# socket.

Torque: 110±10 Nm

4.1.4 Remove the three fixing bolts of shock absorber assembly

from the vehicle frame with 13# socket.

Torque: 60±5 Nm

4.1.5 Remove the shock absorber assembly.

4.2 Removal of Control Arm Assembly

4.2.1 Remove the fixing bolts of front connecting rod assembly from

the control arm with 15# socket.

Torque: 100±10 Nm

4.2.2 Remove the connecting bolts of front propelling rod and

control arm with 15# wrench.

Torque: 75±5 Nm

4.2.3 Remove the ball joint fixing bolts from control arm and

steering universal joint with 18# socket and 18# ring wrench.

Torque: 100±10 Nm

4.2.4 Remove the connection bolts of control arm and front axle

with 18# socket to remove the control arm assembly.

Torque: 150±10 Nm