Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 327

6.

According to steps 1 and 2, re-check the power steering
fluid level to ensure that when the system reaches the
normal operating temperature and stabilize, the fluid level
reaches "MAX". if necessary, add proper amount of fluid.

7.2.8.8 Check Power Steering Fluid

–

Power steering fluid level is indicated through the scale on
the transparent power steering reservoir.

–

If the steering fluid reaches normal working temperature,
the fluid level should be between the MAX (maximum) and
MIN (minimum). if necessary, add steering fluid.

–

If the steering fluid temperature is low, the fluid level should
be at the MIN (minimum) mark. If necessary, add steering
fluid.

7.2.8.9 Power Steering Pipe Assembly with
Fluid Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE07-0016b

1.

Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir.

2.

Remove the fluid reservoir from the power steering fluid
reservoir bracket, remove the power steering pipe
assembly.

FE07-0017b

3.

Release the power steering hose clamp and remove the
hoses.

Steering System

Hydraulic Power Steering System

7-27

Installation Procedure:

FE07-0017b

1.

Install the power steering hose to the fluid reservoir and
tighten the clamps.

FE07-0018b

2.

Install the fluid reservoir to the fluid reservoir bracket.

3.

Add power steering fluid to the fluid reservoir.

4.

Check the power steering system pipes for leakage. If
there is leakage, repeat the above steps until there is no
leakage.

5.

Bleed the power steering system.

7.2.8.10 Power Steering Pump Assembly
Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE07-0019b

1.

Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to

2.6.8.3

Drive Belt

Replacement

.

2.

Recycle the power steering fluid with a suitable recycling
container.

3.

Disconnect the power steering pump pressure switch
wiring harness connector.

7-28

Hydraulic Power Steering System

Steering System

FE07-0020b

4.

Disconnect the high pressure pipe and fluid supply hose
from the power steering pump assembly.

FE07-0021b

5.

Remove the power steering pipe retaining bolts.

6.

Remove the power steering pump assembly retaining
bolts, and remove the power steering pump assembly.

Installation Procedure:

FE07-0021b

1.

Install the power steering pump assembly to the vehicle
and tighten the retaining bolts.

Torque: 50 Nm (Metric) 37 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Install the power steering pipe retaining bolts.

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

Steering System

Hydraulic Power Steering System

7-29

FE07-0022b

3.

Connect the power steering pump pressure switch wiring
harness connector.

FE07-0023b

4.

Connect power steering oil pump hose assembly.

5.

Connect the power steering pump assembly high
pressure pipe and tighten.

Torque: 30 Nm (Metric) 22.2 lb-ft (US English)

6.

Install the engine drive belt.

7.

Fill the power steering fluid.

8.

Bleed the power steering system. Refer to

7.2.8.7

Power

Steering System Bleeding

.

7.2.8.11 Steering Bar and Ball Joint
Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE05-0022b

1.

Remove the tires. Refer to

4.4.5.1

Wheel Replacement

.

2.

Remove the steering tie rod ball nut locking pin.

7-30

Hydraulic Power Steering System

Steering System