Handling - Geely FC Workshop Manual

(j) Fix piston rod with a hexagonal wrench of 6mm, and tighten
nuts.
Torque:
10. Temporarily lock up rear strut assembly.
(a) Install rear strut, and temporarily lock up nuts and gasket.
(b) Install 2 nuts and bolts.
Torque:
11. Install real left seat backrest assembly [68010078].
12. Align suspension.
(a) Lay down vehicle from the lift after installing rear wheels.
Torque:
(b) Align suspension components by means of lifting
vehicle several times.
13. Completely lock up rear strut assembly.
Completely tighten nuts.
Torque:
14. Check rear wheel alignment (see Page 101).

Handling

1. Handle rear left strut assembly [64000098].
(a) Completely pull out shock absorber piston rod.
(b) As shown in the diagram, drill a small hole on cylinder body
between two lines with electric drill to make inside gas flow
out.
Notes
Iron chip may fly out during drilling, please be care-
ful in operating.
The gas is colorless, odorless and nontoxic.
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Rear suspension - Rear strut assembly
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