Chery A1 2009 - Operation; Specifications

WARNING!
Do not remove the strut rod nut while the strut assembly is installed in the vehicle, or before the coil spring is
compressed with a spring compressor. The spring is held under high pressure and must be compressed before
the strut rod nut can be removed.
CAUTION:
At no time when servicing a vehicle can a sheet metal screw, bolt, or other metal fastener be installed
in the shock tower to replace the original plastic clip. It may come in contact with the strut or coil
spring.
CAUTION:
The wheel bearing will be damaged if the vehicle is rolled with the axle shaft hub nut loose.
Operation
The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system. This suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that
takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut performs the function of a shock absorber and is encom-
passed by a coil spring.
Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION TORQUE (N·m)
Axle Shaft Hub Nut 270 ± 20
Dust Shield Bolt 3 ± 0.5
Inner Tie Rod Adjustment Jam Nut 35 ± 3
Stabilizer Bar Link To Stabilizer Bar Nut 100 ± 10
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt 110 ± 10
Lower Control Arm To Front Sub-Frame Bolt 150 ± 10
Lower Control Arm To Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 110 ± 10
Outer Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle Nut 40 ± 5
Strut Rod To Lower Control Arm Bolt 75 ± 5
Strut Rod To Sub-Frame Nut 105 ± 10
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts 50 ± 5
Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts 110 ± 10
Strut-To-Tower Nuts 60 ± 5
Sub-Frame Mounting Bolts 150 ± 10
Strut To Steering Knuckle Bolts 110 ± 10
Wheel Mounting Nuts 110
GENERAL INFORMATION
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