2009 CHERY TIGGO wheel alignment

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Description
Vehicle wheel alignment is the positioning of all interrelated front and rear suspension angles. These angles affect the
handling and steering of the vehicle when it is in motion. Proper wheel alignment is essential for efficient steering,
good directional stability, and proper tire wear.
The method of checking a vehicle’s front and rear wheel alignment varies depending on the manufacturer and type
of equipment used. The manufacturer’s instructions should always be followed to ensure accuracy of the alignment.
On this vehicle, the suspension angles that can be adjusted are as follows:
Front Axle
•Camber
• Caster
• Toe-in
Rear Axle
• Camber
• Toe-in
Check the wheel alignment and make all wheel alignment adjustments with the vehicle standing at its proper curb
height specification. Curb height is the normal riding height of the vehicle. It is measured from a certain point on the
vehicle to the ground or a designated area while the vehicle is sitting on a flat, level surface.
Operation
Curb Height Measurement
The wheel alignment is to be checked and all alignment adjustments made with the vehicle at its required curb height
specification.
• Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment rack.
• The tires are to be inflated to the recommended pressure.
• All tires are to be the same size as standard equipment.
• Vehicle height is checked with the fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage compartment load.
• Vehicle height is not adjustable.
• If the measurement is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle for bent or weak suspension components.
• Compare the parts tag on the suspect coil spring(s) to the parts book and the vehicle sales code, checking for
a match.
• Once removed from the vehicle, compare the coil spring height to a new or known good coil spring. The
heights should vary if the suspect spring is weak.
NOTE :
Prior to reading the curb height measurement, the front and rear of the vehicle must be jounced to settle the sus-
pension. Induce jounce by pushing down on the center of the bumper (fascia), using care not to damage the vehicle,
moving the vehicle up and down, gradually increasing the suspension travel with each stroke. Release the bumper at
the bottom of each stroke, repeating this action several times. Perform this to both front and rear suspensions an
equal number of times.
Pre-Wheel Alignment Inspection
Before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment, the following inspection and necessary cor-
rections must be made to the vehicle to ensure proper alignment. 1. Verify the fuel tank is full of fuel. If the fuel tank is not full, the reduction in weight will affect the curb height of the vehicle and the alignment specifications.
2. The passenger and luggage compartments of the vehicle should be free of any load that is not factory equip- ment.
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must be the same size and in good condition with
approximately the same tread wear.
4. Check the front tire and wheel assemblies for excessive radial runout.
5. Inspect all suspension component fasteners for looseness and proper torque.
6. Inspect all ball joints and all steering linkage for looseness and any sign of wear or damage.
7. Inspect the rubber bushings on all the suspension components for signs of wear or deterioration. If any bushings show signs of wear or deterioration, they should be replaced prior to aligning the vehicle.
8. Check vehicle curb height.
Wheel Alignment Setup
1. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack.
2. Install all required alignment equipment on the vehicle, per the alignment equipment manufacturer’s instructions. On this vehicle, a four-wheel alignment is recommended.
3. Read the vehicle’s current front and rear alignment settings. Compare the vehicle’s current alignment settings to the vehicle specifications for camber, caster and toe-in.
NOTE :
Prior to reading the vehicle’s alignment readouts, the front and rear of vehicle should be jounced. Induce jounce (rear
first, then front) by grasping the center of the bumper and jouncing each end of the vehicle an equal number of
times. The bumper should always be released when vehicle is at the bottom of the jounce cycle.
Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION TORQUE (N·m)
Camber Adjustment Bolts 100
Inner Tie Rod Adjuster Jam Nut 30
Rear Lower Control Arm Eccentric Cam Bolt 80 - 100
Rear Upper Control Arm Eccentric Cam Bolt 80 - 100
Wheel Mounting Nuts 110
GENERAL INFORMATION
LTSM100027
LTSM110026
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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTPREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
Camber -51’+9’ to -1°51’
Caster +2°50’+3°30’ to +2°5’
Inclination +11°30’+12°15’ to +10°45’
Toe-Individual 0’+5’ to -5’
Rear Axle Alignment Specifications
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
Camber -54’+24’ to -1°24’
Toe-Individual -5’+5’ to -15’
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Vehicle Inspection
Inspect the following for damage:
•Inspect the tires.
• Inspect the rims.
Replace any tire or rim that is found to be damaged.
Tire Wear
Inspect the following for accurate tire wear:
• Check the depth of tire remaining tread.
• Standard tire: not less than 1.6 mm.
• Snow tire: 50% tire tread.
If the tread is below the specifications, the tire should be replaced.
Tire Wear Chart
1 Condition: (1) Rapid
Wear At
Shoulders (2) Rapid
Wear At Center (3) Cracked
Treads (4) Wear On
One Side (5)
Feathered Edge (6) Bald
Spots (7) Scalloped
Wear
2 Effect: (1)
Excessive
Tire Wear(2)
Excessive
Tire Wear
(3) Tire
Damage
(4) Vehicle
Pulls(2)
Excessive
Tire Wear(6) Poor
Traction
(7) Excessive
Tire Wear
3 Cause: (8) Under
Inflation Or
Lack Of
Rotation(9) Over
Inflation Or
Lack Of
Rotation(10) Under
Inflation Or
Excessive
Speed
(11)
Excessive
Camber
(12) Incorrect
Toe-in(13)
Unbalanced
Wheel(15) Lack Of
Rotation /
Tires Worn /
Alignment /
Suspension
4 Correction: (16) Adjust
Tire
Pressure To
Specifications
/ Rotate
Tires(16) Adjust
Tire
Pressure To
Specifications
/ Rotate
Tires
(16) Replace
Tire
(17) Adjust
Camber To
Specifications(18) Adjust
Toe-In To
Specifications
(19) Balance
Wheels(20) Rotate
Tires /
Replace Tires
/ Check
Alignment /
Suspension
BESM100022
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CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
Early Tire Wearing · Incorrect tire pressure.
· Incorrect wheel alignment.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
Tire Noise · Incorrect tire pressure.
· Tire wearing.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
Road Noise Or Vehicle Body
Vibration · Incorrect tire pressure.
· Unbalanced tire.
· Deformation of rim or tire.
· Tire wearing.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
Up-Down Vibration Of The Steering
Wheel · Loose wheel nut or axle.
· Unbalanced tire.
· Crack or wearing of engine
mounting rubber.
· Crack or wearing of transmission
bracket rubber.· Fasten wheel nut.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
· Repair or install new engine or
transmission mounting rubber as
necessary.
Circular Vibration Of The Steering
Wheel · Loose wheel nut or axle.
· Unbalanced tire.
· Deficient tire pressure.
· Damage or wearing of front wheel
bearing.
· Failure of steering system.· Fasten wheel nut.
· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
Steering Wheel Deflecting To Single
Side · Incorrect tire pressure.
· Excessive tire wearing.
· Failure of steering system.
· Failure of suspension system.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check steering system.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
Unstable Driving · Loose wheel nut.
· Failure of steering system.
· Failure of suspension system.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check steering system.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
Heavy Steering Wheel · Incorrect tire pressure.
· Failure of steering system.
· Failure of suspension system.
· Incorrect wheel alignment.· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check steering system.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
Bad Alignment Return Of Steering
Wheel · Incorrect tire pressure
· Failure of steering system
· Failure of suspension system· Adjust the tire pressure.
· Check steering system.
· Check the wheel alignment and
then adjust.
· Repair or install new suspension
component as necessary.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
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Front Wheel Alignment
Front Wheel Alignment Specifications
NOTE :
If the vehicle has been in an accident causing the front axle components to be damaged, the damaged components
must be replaced before performing a front wheel alignment.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
Camber -51’+9’ to -1°51’
Caster +2°50’+3°30’ to +2°5’
Inclination +11°30’+12°15’ to +10°45’
Toe-Individual 0’+5’ to -5’
Front Axle Toe-In Adjustment
CAUTION:
Do not twist the inner tie rod steering gear boot (bellows) while turning the inner tie rod during
front toe-in adjustment. It may be necessary to remove the clamp where the boot meets the inner
tie rod.
1. Loosen the tie rod adjusting jam nut (1).
(Tighten: Tie rod adjusting jam nut to 35 ± 3 N·m)
2. Grasp the inner tie rod shaft (2) and adjust the tie rod end until the front toe-in is set to the proper
specification.
3. Make sure the inner tie rod steering gear boot is not twisted. If removed, reinstall the clamp where the boot meets the inner tie rod.
4. Remove the alignment equipment.
5. Lower vehicle and jounce the front and rear of the vehicle.
Front Camber Adjustment
NOTE :
The front axle camber can not be adjusted. Replace the relative components if necessary.
BESM100031
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Rear Wheel Alignment Specifications
NOTE :
If the vehicle has been in an accident causing the rear axle components to be damaged, the damaged components
must be replaced before performing a rear wheel alignment.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
Camber -54’-24’ to -1°24’
Toe-Individual -5’+5’ to -15’
Rear Axle Toe-In Adjustment
1. While holding the cam bolt stationary, loosen the
lower control arm mounting cam nut (1).
(Tighten: Lower control arm mounting cam nut to
80 - 100 N·m)
2. Rotate the cam bolt head left or right until the rear wheel Toe-in for that rear wheel is set to the pre-
ferred specification.
3. While holding the cam bolt head stationary, tighten the Toe-in link mounting cam bolt to the specified
torque.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
BESM100031
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Power Steering Troubleshooting Chart
Review this troubleshooting chart any time a power steering system problem is present. This chart will help deter-
mine if the power steering pump or power steering gear is functioning properly.
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Steering Wheel Is Loose · Steering wheel retaining bolt loose.
· Loose steering column to
instrument panel fasteners.· Check steering wheel retaining bolt
torque and tighten to specifications if
necessary.
· Check steering column to
instrument panel fastener torque and
tighten to specifications if necessary.
Steering Catches, Surges Or Sticks
In Certain Positions Or Is Difficult To
Turn · Low power steering fluid level.
· Tire(s) not properly inflated.
· Loose or slipping power steering/
accessory drive belt.
· Lack of lubrication in steering gear
outer tie rod end(s).· Check fluid level and fill to proper
level if necessary. Check for leaks.
Make sure all air is bled from
system.
· Check and inflate tires to the
specified pressure.
· Verify belt tension. Replace belt
auto-tensioner and belt if necessary.
· Check the outer tie rod ends.
Steering Wheel Does Not Return To
Center Position · Tire(s) not properly inflated.
· Improper front wheel alignment.· Check and inflate tires to the
specified pressure.
· Check and adjust wheel alignment
if necessary.
Excessive Steering Wheel Kickback
From Road Inputs · Air in power steering fluid.
· Power steering gear loose on
cradle/sub-frame.
· Steering column, coupling or
intermediate shaft worn or loose.
· Power steering pump flow is too
low.· Inspect for excessive air bubbles in
fluid (fluid will appear foamy and
lighter in color). Inspect hoses for
leaks and replace if necessary.
Bleed air from fluid.
· Inspect gear mounting bolts.
Replace if necessary and tighten to
specifications.
· Rotate steering wheel back-and-
forth while inspecting intermediate
shaft going into steering gear. Look
for excessive free-play. Retighten if
loose bolt is found. Replace steering
column, coupling or intermediate
shaft if necessary.
· Perform power steering flow and
pressure test. Look for low or erratic
flow or pressure. Replace power
steering pump if necessary.
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