Geely Emgrand X7. Manual part — 355

4.2.6.3 Shock absorber has noise

1

Check whether the shock absorber is installed normally and whether various parts of the shock
absorber work normally (without abnormal conditions, such as loose and the like).

Quickly press down and release the closest detecting shock absorber bumper corner. Compare with the normal
similar vehicle on the compression resilience effect.

2

Check whether the compression resilience effects of the shock absorber are normal?

3

The system is normal.

Yes

No

Replace the shock absorber if necessary.

Yes

No

Refer to 4.2.7.3 replacement of front post
assembly and 4.3.7.1 replacement of rear shock
absorber to replace the shock absorber.

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4.2.6.4 Shock absorber oil has leakage

1

Check whether there is a slight oil leakage phenomenon; if so, the shock absorber is normal.

2

Inspect the seal situation when the shock absorber is completely stretched and whether the dust
cover is damaged, etc.

3

Check whether the oil on the shock absorber is too much?

4

The system is normal.

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No

Yes

Refer to 4.2.7.3 Replacement of front
PostPostPostpost assembly and 4.3.7.1
Replacement of Rear shock absorber to replace
the shock absorber.

No

Yes

Refer to 4.2.7.3 replacement of front
PostPostPostPostpost Assembly and 4.3.7.1
Replacement of Rear shock absorber to
replace the shock absorber

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4.2.6.5 Ball stud and steering knuckle inspection

1

The front end of the vehicle is raised, so that the front suspension is in the state of free suspension.

Warning: refer to warning for vehicle lifting and jacking in warnings and precautions.

2

Grasp the topside and the bottom of the tire.

3

Pull the topside of the wheel inward and outward.

4

Note whether there is a clearance as well as whether the steering knuckle moves horizontally with
respect to the control arm?

5

If the following situations incur, the ball head must be replaced.

A. The ball joint is loosened.

B. Ball seal was broken

C. The ball end bolt is disconnected from the knuckle.

D. The ball end bolt is loosened on the knuckle.

E. The ball end bolt torsions in the seat when pressed with a finger.

6

The system is normal.

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4.2.6.6 Ball head bolt inspection

When inspecting the ball joint each time, check whether the ball head bolt is tightly installed in the steering
knuckle boss.

Inspect the method whether the ball head bolt is worn:

A. Rotate the wheel and sense the movement of the bolt head or slotted nut in the knuckle boss.

B. Check the tightening torque of the slotted nut. A loosened nut indicates the ball end bolt is under stress in the

knuckle boss or contains a hole.

If there are the above situations, the worn or damaged ball joint or steering knuckle must be replaced.

Refer to

4.2.7.7 Replacement of lower swing arm ball head assembly and 4.2.7.8 replacement of steering knuckle.

4.2.6.7 Frictional force overbig Check

Check for excessive front suspension frictional force following the procedures below:

1

Lift the front bumper to raise the vehicle as must as possible.

2

Slowly put down the bumper, so that the vehicle restores the normal warping height.

3

Measure the distance from the ground to the bumper center.

4

Press the bumper and then slowly release to have the vehicle return to its normal nosing height.

5

Measure the distance from the ground to the bumper center.

6

The difference between the two measuring value shall be less than 12.7mm (0.5in); and if the
distance exceeds this limit, check whether the control arm, the shock absorber and the ball head are
damaged or worn .

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