Geely Emgrand X7. Manual part — 361

6. For dismantlement of front wheel speed sensor,

see 6.6.7.2 replacement of Wheel Speed Sensors
(Front)

7. Remove the split pin of the connecting nut

between the tie rod connecting rod and ball end
assembly and the connecting nut.

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8. Remove the connecting bolt 1 between the

knuckle and shock absorber.

9.

Remove the brake hose bracket fixing bolt 2.

10. Loosen steering knuckle from shock absorber.

2

1

2

1

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11. Dismantle fixing snap ring of front wheel hub

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12. Dismantle front wheel hub from knuckle by

special tool GL401-001.

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Installation Procedure:

1. Pad wooden block with wheel hub, and install

front wheel hub into front knuckle.

Notes:

See important precaution for fastener in warnings and
precautions.

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2.

Install fixing snap ring of front wheel hub.

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3.

Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub, and
tighten connecting bolt 1 between steering
knuckle and shock absorber.

Torque:135 Nm (Metric) 99 lb-ft (English system)

4.

Install fixing bolt 2 of brake hose support

Torque:10Nm(Metric) 7.4lb-ft(English system)

2

1

2

1

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5.

Install and tighten fixing nut of tie rod ball head,
and insert split pin.

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

6.

Install the front wheel speed sensor.

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7. Install the fixing bolt between the lower swing

arm ball end and knuckle.

Torque:133 Nm (Metric) 98.4 lb-ft (English system)

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8. Insert the split pin of the fixing nut between the

lower swing arm ball end and knuckle.

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9.

Install and tighten half-shaft nut

Torque : 216Nm (Metric) 160lb-ft (English system)

Notes:

A new nut needs to be replaced when installing the
fixed nut.

10. Install

the

tires.

11. Lower

the

vehicle.

Notes:

The method for dismantling the front left and right
steering knuckles is similar.

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4.2.7.9 Front hub replacement

See 4.2.7.8 Replacement of knuckle.

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