Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 290

5.3.4 Removal and Installation
5.3.4.1 Drive Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure:

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1.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

.

2.

Remove the tires. Refer to

4.4.5.1

Wheel Replacement

.

3.

Release the drive shaft outside locking nut self-locking
device.

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4.

Remove the drive shaft outside locking nut.

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5.

Remove the steering rod ball joint locking pin.

Transmission / Axle

Drive Shaft System

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6.

Remove the Steering tie rod nut.

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7.

Remove the lower control arm ball joint retaining bolts and
nuts.

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8.

Remove the drive shaft outer side.

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Transmission / Axle

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9.

Use special tool GL401-002 to remove the drive shaft.

Note

During the removal process, do not force the
remove a part to prevent damage to the gearbox
housing.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Install the drive shaft inner side.

Note

During the installation process, push the drive shaft
to confirm the drive shaft is installed in place.

2.

Install the drive shaft outer side.

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3.

Install and tighten the lower control arm ball joint retaining
bolts and nuts.

Torque: 145 Nm (Metric) 106.9 lb-ft (US English)

Transmission / Axle

Drive Shaft System

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4.

Install the steering rod ball joint.

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5.

Install and tighten the steering tie rod ball joint nut.

Torque: 49 Nm (Metric) 36.1 lb-ft (US English)

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6.

Install the steering rod ball joint nut locking pin.

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Transmission / Axle