Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 329

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8.

Remove the tie rod and the ball joint retaining nut.

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9.

Remove

the

subframe

assembly.

Refer

to

12.6.4.2

Subframe Replacement

.

10. Remove the power steering gear retaining bolts.

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11. Remove the power steering gear to the subframe

retaining bolts.

12. Remove the power steering gear assembly from the

subframe.

Steering System

Hydraulic Power Steering System

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Installation Procedure:

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1.

Install the power steering gear assembly to the subframe.

2.

Install the power steering gear to the subframe retaining
bolts and tighten.

Torque: 58 Nm (Metric) 42.8 lb-ft (US English)

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3.

Tighten the power steering gear bracket and subframe
retaining bolts.

Torque: 58 Nm (Metric) 42.8 lb-ft (US English)

4.

Install the subframe.

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5.

Install the power steering tie rod and the ball joint to the
steering knuckle and tighten the retaining nuts.

Torque: 33 Nm (Metric) 24.3 lb-ft (US English)

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Steering System

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6.

Install the steering column universal joints, and tighten the
bolts.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.4 lb-ft (US English)

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7.

Connect the power steering gear inlet/outlet pipes and the
return pipe.

Torque: 28 Nm (Metric) 20.7 lb-ft (US English)

8.

Install the wheels.

9.

Lower the vehicle.

10. Re-fill the power steering fluid and check whether the

system leaks. if there is leakage, repeat the above steps
until the pipes are normal.

11. Carry out the power steering system bleeding procedure.

Refer to

7.2.8.7

Power Steering System Bleeding

.

12. Connect the battery negative cable.

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Hydraulic Power Steering System

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7.3 Steering Wheel and Steering
Column

7.3.1 Specifications
7.3.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Applications

Model

Specifications

Metric (Nm)

US English (lb-ft)

Steering Wheel Retaining Nut

M12

41-49

30.3-36.3

Steering Wheel Retaining Nut

ST4.8 × 13

2-4

1.5-3.0

Steering Column Universal Joint Bolts

M8

22-25

16.3-18.5

Steering Column Upper Retaining Bolt

M8 × 30

22-25

16.3-18.5

Steering Column Lower Retaining Bolt

M8 × 55

25-28

18.5-20.7

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Steering System