Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 238

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DIAGNOSIS & TESTING

Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. Check each suspected area in 
sequence. Repair or replace the faulty components, or adjust them as necessary.

Symptom

Suspected Area

See page

Clutch chatters

Engine mounting (loose)

07-64

Clutch driven disc (oily)

19-14

Clutch driven disc (worn)

19-14

Clutch driven disc torsion spring 
(damaged)

19-14

Clutch driven disc (glazed)

19-14

Diaphragm spring (tip is out of alignment)

19-14

Clutch is noisy

Clutch release bearing (worn, dirty or 
damaged)

19-14

Clutch driven disc torsion spring 
(damaged)

19-14

Clutch slips

Clutch driven disc (oily)

19-14

Clutch driven disc (worn)

19-14

Diaphragm spring (damaged)

19-14

Pressure plate (distorted)

19-14

Flywheel (distorted)

-

Clutch does not disengage completely

Clutch driven disc (improperly installed)

19-14

Clutch driven disc runout (excessive) 

19-14

Clutch driven disc lining (broken) 

19-14

Clutch driven disc (dirty or burned)

19-14

Clutch driven disc (oily)

19-14

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Clutch Switch

Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the clutch switch.

a. Disconnect the clutch switch connector (1) and 

remove the clutch switch (2).

Inspection

Check for continuity between terminals when clutch switch is 
turned on or off.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Switch Condition

Specified Condition

ON (not pushed)

Continuity

OFF (pushed)

No continuity

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Clutch Pedal

Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the clutch switch (

See page 19-8

).

4. Remove the clutch pedal.

a. Remove the fork retainer (1), pull out the center pin 

(2) and disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod 
(3) from clutch pedal.

b. Remove 3 nuts (arrow) from clutch.

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(Tightening torque for nut: 25 ± 2 N·m)

c. Remove the clutch pedal.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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CAUTION

 Make sure to adjust clutch pedal to standard height before installation.
 Be sure to tighten nuts to specified torque.
 Check fluid level in reservoir after installation.

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Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the brake fluid (

See page 26-13

).

HINT:
Collect brake fluid with a container.

3. Loosen the elastic clamp and disconnect the master cylinder inlet hose.
4. Remove the clutch master cylinder.

a. Push the locating clip in the direction of arrow, and 

pull out the pipe from clutch master cylinder.

b. Remove the fork retainer (1) and pull out the center 

pin (2).

WARNING

 Brake fluid in master cylinder is harmful to your skin, be sure to wear protective gloves before operation.
 Once brake fluid contacts with your skin, wash it off with water immediately.

CAUTION

 Be careful when removing clutch master cylinder from engine compartment. Incorrect operation may 

damage the hydraulic line, also cause clutch to separate improperly. 

 DO NOT allow brake fluid to spray onto body surface. Brake fluid may damage the painted surfaces. If 

any brake fluid is get onto the painted surfaces, wash it off with water immediately.

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