Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 275

4.2.7.7 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint
Replacement

Removal Procedure:

1

2

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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 the ball joint opening pin (1) and the nut (2).

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4.

Use a universal tool to separate the ball joint and the
steering knuckle.

Note

Only use a universal tool to separate the ball joint
and the steering knuckle. Do not use a hand
hammer or pry bar to remove the ball joint. If the
recommended tool is not used, it will lead to the ball
joint and seal damage.

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5.

Remove the ball of retaining nuts and bolts.

6.

Remove the ball joint.

Suspension System

Front Suspension

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Installation Procedure:

Note

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

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1.

Install the ball joint to the lower control arm and tighten the
bolts.

Torque: 145 Nm (Metric) 107.3 lb-ft (US English)

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2.

Tighten the ball joint nuts.

Torque: 145 Nm (Metric) 107.3 lb-ft (US English)

2

1

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3.

Install the ball inside to the steering knuckle and tighten
the slotted hex nut (1) and the opening pin (2).

Torque: 145 Nm (Metric) 107.3 lb-ft (US English)

4.

Install the front wheels.

5.

Lower the vehicle.

Note

Left and right front ball joint replacement is similar.

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Front Suspension

Suspension System

4.2.7.8 Steering Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure:

4

3

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 ball joint. Refer to

4.2.7.7

Lower Control Arm

Ball Joint Replacement

.

4.

Remove the steering tie rod to the steering knuckle
opening pin (1) and slotted hex nut (2). Separate the
steering tie rod.

5.

Remove the wheel speed sensor retaining bolt (3).
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering
knuckle.

6.

Remove the front wheel hub nut (4).

7.

Remove the steering knuckle to the shock absorber bolts.
Remove the steering knuckle from the shock absorber.

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8.

Remove the steering knuckle with the front wheel hub.

Suspension System

Front Suspension

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9.

Remove the front wheel hub retaining ring.

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10. Use the special tool GL401-001 to remove the front wheel

hub from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Place a piece of wood under the front wheel hub and
install the front wheel hub to the steering knuckle.

Note

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

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Front Suspension

Suspension System