Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 331

Symptoms

Suspected Parts

Measures / Refer to

Steering Column Assembly
Noise

1. Mechanical steering column assembly
mounting bolt (Loose / Damaged)

Tighten or replace the bolt. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column Assembly

Replacement

.

2. Airbag clock spring (Loose / Damaged)

Install or replace the clock spring. Refer to

9.2.7.3

Clock Spring Replacement

.

3. Mechanical steering column assembly system
connecting bolt (Loose / Damaged)

Tighten or replace the bolts. Refer
to "

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column

Assembly Replacement

.

4. Mechanical steering column assembly shaft /
bearing (Worn)

Replace the mechanical steering column
assembly. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering

Column Assembly Replacement

.

Steering Column Assembly
Noise

5. Upper and lower intermediate shaft universal
joints (Lack of lubrication / Worn)

Apply grease or replace the upper and lower
intermediate shaft. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical

Steering Column Assembly Replacement

.

Adjustable Steering Column
Tilt Function Abnormal

1. Steering column tilt locking block (Jam)

Clean impurities and rust, lubricate or replace the
steering column locking block. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column Assembly

Replacement

.

2. Adjustable steering column tilt handle (Loose /
Damaged)

Tighten the nuts or replace the handle. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column Assembly

Replacement

.

3. Steering column tilt spring (Weak / Damaged)

Install or replace the spring. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column Assembly

Replacement

.

4. Mechanical steering column assembly tilt pivot
(Rusty / Damaged)

Remove rust, lubricate or replace the mechanical
steering column assembly. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering Column Assembly

Replacement

.

Mechanical Steering
Column Assembly Hard to
Lock / Unable to Lock

1. Ignition switch mounting bolt (Loose /
Damaged)

Tighten or replace the installed bolt.

2. Ignition switch lock (Stagnating / Damaged)

Remove rust, lubricate or replace the ignition
switch.

3. Ignition switch lock pin (Broken / Damaged)

Replace the ignition switch.

4. Mechanical steering column assembly internal
axle (Damaged)

Replace the mechanical steering column
assembly. Refer to

7.3.6.4

Mechanical Steering

Column Assembly Replacement

.

Mechanical Steering
Column Assembly Hard to
Unlock / Unable to Unlock

1. Ignition switch lock (Stagnating / Damaged)

Remove rust, lubricate or replace the ignition
switch.

2. Ignition key (Worn / Damaged)

Replace the ignition switch.

Steering System

Steering Wheel and Steering Column

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7.3.6 Removal and Installation
7.3.6.1 Steering Wheel Free Space Check

Maximum Clearance

FE07-1025b

1.

Park the vehicle, straighten the front wheels.

Note

This vehicle steering wheel free space can not be
adjusted. When the upper and lower intermediate
shaft universal joints are normal, replace the power
steering gear assembly.

2.

Turn the steering wheel while feel whether there is free
space. If there is free space, replace the upper and lower
intermediate shafts.

Maximum free-space:30 mm (1.18 in)

7.3.6.2 Upper and Lower Intermediate Shaft
Universal Joints Inspection

FE07-1026b

1.

Fix one end of the upper and lower intermediate shaft
universal joints, rotate the other end clockwise and
counterclockwise.

2.

Check whether it feels any movement. If there is any
movement, replace the upper and lower intermediate
shafts.

7.3.6.3 Steering Wheel Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnect Warning" in "Warnings and
Notices" .

Note

Before operation, straighten the front wheels and lock
the steering wheel.

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Steering Wheel and Steering Column

Steering System

FE07-0001b

1.

Remove the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

.

2.

Remove the driver front airbag. Refer to

9.2.7.2

Driver

Front Airbag Replacement

.

FE07-0002b

3.

Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.

4.

Remove the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure:

FE07-0003b

1.

Straighten the front wheels, install the steering wheel.

2.

Install the steering wheel retaining nut.

Torque: 45 Nm (Metric) 33.3 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install the driver front airbag.

Steering System

Steering Wheel and Steering Column

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7.3.6.4 Mechanical Steering Column Assembly
Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnect Warning" in "Warnings and
Notices" .

FE07-0004b

1.

Turn the steering wheel, so that the front wheels are
straight ahead.

2.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

.

Note

Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at
least 90s, prevent the airbag and seat belt pre-
tensioner being activated.

3.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to

7.3.6.3

Steering

Wheel Replacement

.

4.

Remove the mechanical steering column assembly upper
and lower shield screws.

FE07-0005b

5.

Remove the mechanical steering column assembly upper
and lower shield panels.

6.

Remove the clock spring.

7.

Remove

the

headlamp

switch.

Refer

to

11.4.8.1

Headlamp Switch Replacement

.

8.

Remove the wiper and washer switch. Refer to

11.6.8.8

Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement

.

9.

Remove the instrument panel side panel and lower panel.
Refer to

12.8.3.1

Instrument Panel Replacement

.

10. Remove the mechanical steering column assembly

bracket retaining blots.

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Steering Wheel and Steering Column

Steering System