Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 244

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Install clutch master cylinder and tighten clutch master
cylinder retaining nuts (1).

Torque: 23 Nm (Metric) 17.0 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Install piston rod U-shaped clip to the clutch master
cylinder piston rod, and tighten the clutch master cylinder
piston rod and the piston rod U-shaped locking nut (20.

Torque: 11 Nm (Metric) 8.1 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Install connecting pin (3) between the clutch pedal and the
piston rod U-shaped clip, lock the pin (3).

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4.

Connect the clutch master cylinder metal connector 1.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

5.

Install the master cylinder oil inlet hoses, tighten the steel
clamp (2).

Torque: 14 Nm (Metric) 10.3 lb-ft (US English)

6.

Bleed air.

7.

Adjust the clutch pedal.

8.

Install Instrument panel lower left shield panel.

9.

Fill the clutch / brake fluid to the MAX (maximum) mark.

10. Connect the battery negative cable.

3.2.6.3 Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding

Note

Brake fluid is corrosive and it will damage electrical
connectors and paint. Use a suitable container and
fender cover to prevent exposure to brake fluid. Use
cotton cloth to wipe spilled fluid.
It is prohibited to refill brake fluid to the clutch master
cylinder brake fluid reservoir, because the used brake
fluid may be mixed with the air, impurities and moisture.

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Clutch System

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1.

During the hydraulic system bleeding, make sure the
clutch / brake fluid level is between reservoir minimum
(MIN) and maximum (MAX) marker.

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2.

Connect one end of the vinyl plastic hose to the bleeder
nipple, the other end to a half full brake fluid container.

3.

Slowly press the clutch pedal several times.

4.

Release the bleeder nipple screws, until the fluid begins
to flow, and then tighten the bleeder nipple screws.

5.

Repeat step 3 until bubbles no longer appear in brake
fluid.

6.

Fill brake fluid to the maximum (MAX) marker level.

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3.2.6.4 Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

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1.

Measure clutch pedal travel. Press the clutch pedal to the
end. Measure the distance between the start position and
the end position.

2.

Adjust the clutch pedal travel. Release the locking nut and
rotate the bolt. Clutch pedal travel should be more
than128 mm (5.0 in). Tighten the lock nut after
adjustment.

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3.

Determine the clutch pedal free travel, with a hand gently
press the clutch pedal and determine the distance while
there is a resistance feel.

4.

Adjust the clutch pedal free travel. Release the lock nut
and turn. Clutch pedal free travel should be between 6 and
12 mm (0.2-0.5 in)Tighten the lock nut after adjustment.

Transmission / Drive Axle

Clutch System

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3.2.6.5 Clutch Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

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

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1.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

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2.

Lift the vehicle.

3.

Remove the engine bottom shield. Refer to

12.10.1.7

Left

and Right Engine Bottom Shield Replacement

.

4.

Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to

3.3.8.3

Transmission Assembly Replacement

.

5.

Remove clutch bolts, the clutch pressure plate and clutch
driven plate.

Installation Procedure:

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1.

Apply grease on the clutch plate spline.

2.

With a special tool GL301-017, align the clutch pressure
plate and drive plate with the flywheel.

3.

Install pressure plate bolts and tighten.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

Note

Install bolts in diagonal order.

4.

Remove the special tool GL301-017.

5.

Install the transmission assembly.

6.

Install the engine bottom shield.

7.

Lower the vehicle.

8.

Connect the battery negative cable.

3.2.6.6 Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

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

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