Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 271
Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part - 271
No
Replace the shock absorber. Refer to
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Rear Strut Assembly Replacement
Yes
Step 3
System normal.
3. Shock Absorber Oil Leaks
Step 1
Check whether there is slight oil leakage. If the leaking is very slight, it is normal.
Next
Step 2
Check the shock absorber seals when fully extended. Check whether the dust cover is damaged and so on.
Yes
Replace the shock absorber. Refer to
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Rear Strut Assembly Replacement
No
Step 3
Check whether there is excessive oil on the shock absorber?
Yes
Replace the shock absorber. Refer to
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Rear Strut Assembly Replacement
No
Step 4
System normal.
4.2.6.3 Ball Pin and Steering Knuckle Inspection
Warning!
Refer to "Vehicle Lifting Warning" in "Warnings and Notices".
Step 1
Raise the vehicle front end, so that the front suspensions are in a free hanging state.
Next
Step 2
Hold the top and bottom of the tire.
Next
Step 3
Turn the tire inward and outward at the top
Next
Step 4
Check whether there is gap, whether the steering knuckle moves horizontally in relation to the control arm?
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Front Suspension
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Next
Step 5
If there are following conditions, replace the ball joint.
(a)
Ball joint loose.
(b)
Ball joint seal broken.
(c)
Ball stud and steering knuckle disconnected.
(d)
Ball stud loose in the steering knuckle.
(e)
Press the ball stud, it twists.
Next
Step 6
Components normal.
4.2.6.4 Ball Stud Inspection
During each inspection, check whether the ball stud is tightly installed in the steering knuckle.
Check whether the ball stud is worn:
A. Shake the wheel and the ball stud or nut movement in the steering knuckle.
B. Check slotted nut fastening torque. Nut loose indicates that ball joint withstands stress or there is a hole in the steering knuckle.
Replace the worn or damaged ball joint or steering knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
4.2.6.5 Friction Too Great Inspection
Follow the procedures to check whether the front suspension friction is too great:
Step 1
Raise the front bumper and lift the vehicle as high as possible.
Next
Step 2
Slowly lower down the bumper for the vehicle front end to resume its height.
Next
Step 3
Measure the distance between the ground and the bumper center.
Next
Step 4
Push the bumper and then slowly release to allow the vehicle to resume its height.
Next
Step 5
Measure the distance between the ground and the bumper center.
Next
Step 6
The two measured values difference should be less than 12.7 mm (0.5 in). If the distance exceeds this limit,
check the control arm, shock absorber and ball joint for damage or wear and tear.
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Suspension System
4.2.6.6 Ride Diagnostic (Too Soft or Hard)
1. Too Soft
Step 1
Check whether the shock absorber is worn. If necessary, replace the shock absorber.
Next
Step 2
Check whether the coil spring is broken or loose. If necessary, replace the spring.
2. Too Hard
Step 1
Check whether the shock absorber is installed correctly, whether the shock absorber suits the vehicle. If
necessary, replace the shock absorber.
Next
Step 2
Check whether the coil spring is the correct type. If necessary, replace the coil spring.
4.2.6.7 Body Tilt or Sway When Cornering
Step 1
Check whether the stabilizer bar link is loose. Tighten the stabilizer bar link to the strut assembly connecting
nuts to the specified torque.
Next
Step 2
Check whether the shock absorber and the coil spring are wear and tear. If necessary, replace the shock
absorber and tighten the shock absorber retaining nuts.
Next
Step 3
Check whether the vehicle is overload. Provide the user a reasonable explanation.
Next
Step 4
Check whether the coil spring is broken or loose. If necessary, replace them.
4.2.6.8 Noise Diagnostics
Step 1
Check whether the ball joint and the steering rod lubrication is inadequate?
Yes
Replace the ball joint or the steering rod.
Refer to
No
Step 2
Check whether the suspension components are damaged?
Yes
Replace the damaged suspension
components.
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Front Suspension
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No
Step 3
Check whether there is lower control arm wear and tear?
Yes
Replace the lower control arm bush. Refer to
No
Step 4
Check whether the Stabilizer Bar link is loose?
Yes
Tighten the stabilizer bar link bolts.
No
Step 5
Check whether the shock absorber or coil spring vibration isolation pad are intact. Check whether the
installation is correct. Check the existence of damage and so on?
Yes
Replace the faulty components.
No
Step 6
Check whether the coil spring installation is incorrect?
Yes
Install the coil spring.
No
Step 7
Check whether the stabilizer bar bushing is wear and tear?
Yes
Replace the stabilizer bar bushing. Refer to
No
Step 8
Find a same model vehicle. Assess whether the noise is the normal operating noise.
Yes
Step 9
System normal.
4.2.6.9 Vehicle Front End Height Abnormal
Step 1
Check whether the coil spring is broken or loose. If necessary, replace it.
Next
Step 2
Check whether the vehicle is overloaded. If necessary, explain to the user the overload damage.
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Front Suspension
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