Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 272

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Step 3

Check whether the coil spring is not correct or too soft. Replace with Geely genuine coil spring.

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4.2.7 Removal and Installation
4.2.7.1 Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Note

Before the following removal procedure, remove the
ignition key from the ignition switch first and turn to lock
the steering wheel.

2

1

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1.

Lift and support the vehicle.

2.

Remove the front wheels. Refer to

4.4.5.1

Wheel

Replacement

.

3.

Remove the lower control arm ball joint. Refer to

4.2.7.7

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

.

4.

Remove the left and right stabilizer link to the shock
absorber connecting nut (1).

5.

Remove the steering tie rod ball nut and remove the
steering tie rod from the steering knuckle (2).

6.

Rotate the stabilizer bars and the steering gear to make
room for the lower control arm removal.

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7.

Remove lower control arm to the subframe retaining bolts.

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8.

Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure:

Note

Refer to "Fastener Notice" in "Warnings and Notices".

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1.

Install the lower control arm to the subframe.

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2.

Tighten the lower control arm to the subframe retaining
bolts.

Note

Lower down the wheel and then tighten the bolts to
the required torque.

Torque: 180 Nm (Metric) 133 lb-ft (US English)

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1

2

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3.

Install the lower control arm ball joint.

4.

Install the steering tie rod ball nut (1).

5.

Rotate the Stabilizer bars to the correct position and
tighten the left and right Stabilizer bar link connection nuts
(2).

Torque: 75 Nm (Metric) 55 lb-ft (US English)

6.

Install the front wheels.

7.

Lower the vehicle.

4.2.7.2

Lower

Control

Arm

Bushing

Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Note

Bushings are only allowed to replace once. If the bushing
is faulty a second time, replace the lower control arm
assembly.

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1.

Remove the lower control arm ball joint. Refer to

4.2.7.7

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

.

2.

Remove the lower control arm assembly. Refer to

4.2.7.1

Lower Control Arm Replacement

.

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