Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 276

FE04-0041b

2.

Install the front wheel hub retaining ring.

FE04-0042b

3.

Install the steering knuckle with the front wheel hub.
Tighten the steering knuckle to the shock absorber
connecting bolts.

Torque: 135 Nm (Metric) 99 lb-ft (US English)

4.

Install the ball joint.

4

3

1

2

FE04-0043b

5.

Tighten the nut (4).

Torque: 216 Nm (Metric) 160 lb-ft (US English)

6.

Connect the wheel sensor harness connector and the
tighten the bolt (3).

Torque: 20 Nm (Metric) 14.8 lb-ft (US English)

7.

Tighten the steering tie rod hexagonal opening nut (2) and
insert the pin (1).

Torque: 50 Nm (Metric) 37 lb-ft (US English)

8.

Install the front wheels.

9.

Lower the vehicle.

Note

Left and right steering knuckle replacement is
similar.

4.2.7.9 Front Wheel Hub Replacement

Refer to

4.2.7.8

Steering Knuckle Replacement

.

Suspension System

Front Suspension

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4.2.8 Special Tools and Equipment
4.2.8.1 Special Tool List

Serial

Number

Illustration

Tool Number

Tool Name

1

FE01-2025b

GL401-001

Front Wheel Hub Bearings Removal

Tool

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Front Suspension

Suspension System

4.3 Rear Suspension

4.3.1 Specifications
4.3.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Applications

Model

Specifications

Notes

Metric (Nm)

US English (lb-ft)

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Bolts

M10 × 1.25 × 25

75-85

55.3-62.7

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Nuts

M10 × 1.25

75-85

55.3-62.7

Rear Shock Absorber Lower Sleeve
Retaining Nuts

M14 × 1.5

135-165

99.6-121.7

Tighten after drop the
wheels

Rear Stabilizer Bar Bolt

M12 × 55

135-165

99.6-121.7

Rear Stabilizer Nut

M12

135-165

99.6-121.7

Rear Control Arm Bolts

M12 × 1.25 × 135

130-160

95.9-118.0

Tighten after dropping
the wheels

Suspension System

Rear Suspension

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4.3.2 Description and Operation
4.3.2.1 Description and Operation

The rear suspension adopts the vertical swing arm and torsion
beam structure. It includes: the axle with a torsion beam and a
vertical arm, two strut assemblies (including the shock
absorber and coil spring). The axle support assembly is
connected to the underbody through the control arm rubber
bushings. The insulating frame and the underbody
crossmember form an integrated part. The wheel axle and body
structure maintain the connection. Stabilizer bar is connected
to each control arm and forms an integrated part with the axle.

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Rear Suspension

Suspension System