Geely Emgrand X7. Manual part — 415

7.2.8.11 Replace steering tie rod and ball head

Dismantlement Procedure

1.

For dismantling of tire, refer to 4.4.5.1
Replacement of wheel.

2.

Dismantle lock pin of steering tie rod ball head
nut.

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3.

Mark threads position on inner steering tie rod to
facilitate re-installation of adjusting nut.

4.

Dismantle fixing nut between steering tie rod and
ball head, and disconnect steering tie rod and ball
head from steering knuckle.

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5.

Loosen the steering gear tie rod adjustment nut
and unscrew the steering gear tie rod and ball
end.

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Installation procedure:

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1.

Align adjusting nut with mark of inner rotating
tie rod.

2.

Rotate and install steering tie rod and ball head
onto inner rotating tie rod.

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3.

Install steering tie rod and ball head onto steering
knuckle.

4.

Install steering tie rod and hexagonal slotted nut
and tighten them.

Torque:33 Nm (Metric) 24.4 lb-ft (English system)

5.

Install the locking pin of the steering tie rod ball
nut.

6.

Install the wheel.

7.

For adjustment of toe-in of front wheel, see
4.4.5.2 Adjustment of Toe-in of Front Wheel.

8.

Tighten the adjustment nut between the steering
tie rod and ball end.

Torque :24Nm (Metric) 17.8lb-ft (English system)

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7.2.8.12 Power steering gear anti-duct sleeve replacement

Dismantlement Procedure

1.

For dismantling of wheel, refer to 4.4.5.1 Replacement of wheel.

2.

For dismantling of steering tie rod and ball head
of power steering gear, refer to 7.2.8.11
Replacement of steering tie rod and ball head.

3.

Dismantle adjusting nut of tie rod.

4.

Dismantle fixing snap ring of power steering gear
dustproof sleeve.

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5.

Remove the internal retaining clamp of the power
steering gear boot.

6.

Dismantle the power steering gear dust boot.

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Installation Procedure:

1.

Install anti-duct boot of steering gear

2.

Install fixing hoop of steering gear anti-dust
bushing.

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3.

Install fixing snap ring of steering gear dustproof
sleeve.

4.

Install adjusting nut of tie rod.

5.

Install the tie rod assembly and ball of the power
steering gear.

6.

Install the wheel.

7.

For adjustment of toe-in of front wheel, see
4.4.5.2 Adjustment of toe-in of front wheel.

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