Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 273

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3.

Use the bushing removal tool to remove the lower control
arm front bush.

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4.

Use the bushing removal tool to remove the lower control
arm rear bush.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Apply the multi-use grease on the lower control arm rear
axle, press the bushing into the lower control arm rear
axle.

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2.

Apply the multi-use grease on the lower control arm front
axle, press the bushing into the lower control arm front
axle.

3.

Install the lower control arm assembly.

4.

Install the lower control arm ball joint.

4.2.7.3 Front Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure:

2

1

3

3

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1.

Lift and support the vehicle.

2.

Remove the wheels. Refer to

4.4.5.1

Wheel

Replacement

.

3.

Remove the front stabilizer bar link with a connection to
the shock absorber connecting nut (1), loose the front
stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.

4.

Remove the front wheel speed sensor to the front brake
pipe bracket bolt (2).

5.

Loosen the front brake pipe and the wheel speed sensor
from the shock absorber.

6.

Remove the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber
connection bolts (3).

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7.

Remove the front shock absorber upper retaining nuts.

8.

Remove the front strut assembly from the front
wheelhouse.

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Installation Procedure:

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1.

Install the front shock absorber assembly and tighten the
upper retaining nuts.

Note

Operate carefully to avoid damage or scratch to the
paint while moving coil spring. Damaged paint will
cause premature malfunction.
Refer to "Fastener Notice" in "Warnings and
Notices".

Torque: 40 Nm (Metric) 29.6 lb-ft (US English)

2

1

3

3

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2.

Install the front shock absorber to the steering knuckle and
tighten the bolts (3).

Torque: 135 Nm (Metric) 100 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Fix the front brake hoses and the wheel speed sensor
wiring harness to the front shock absorber and tighten
bolts (2).

4.

Install the stabilizer bar link to the shock absorber and
tighten the nut (1).

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

5.

Install the front wheels.

6.

Lower the vehicle.

Note

The left front and right front shock absorber
replacement is similar.

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4.2.7.4 Front Shock Absorber Components
and Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure:

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1.

Install two nuts and one bolt to the shock absorber
bracket, and then fix the front shock absorber assembly
on a table vice.

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2.

Use the spring compression tool to compress the coil
spring.

Note

Do not use pneumatic wrenches, otherwise it will
damage the compression tool.

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3.

Remove the front shock absorber dust cover. Use a
suitable tool to fix the spring mount and remove the
locking nut.

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