Suspension System - Geely EC718 2009 Workshop Manual

Suspension System

4.1 Warnings and Notices.....................4-3
4.1.1 Warnings and Notices...........................................4-3
4.2 Front Suspension............................4-4
4.2.1 Specifications...........................................4-4
4.2.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications....................4-4
4.2.1.2 General Specifications.......................................4-4
4.2.2 Description and Operation........................4-6
4.2.2.1 Description and Operation..................................4-6
4.2.3 System Working Principle.........................4-7
4.2.3.1 Suspension System Terms................................4-7
4.2.3.2 Suspension System Component Working Principle
4-7
4.2.4 Component Locator..................................4-9
4.2.4.1 Component Locator............................................4-9
4.2.5 Disassemble View..................................4-10
4.2.5.1 Disassemble View............................................4-10
4.2.6 Diagnostic Information and Procedures.....4-
12
4.2.6.1 Diagnosis Description.......................................4-12
4.2.6.2 Shock Absorber Inspection..............................4-12
4.2.6.3 Ball Pin and Steering Knuckle Inspection.........4-13
4.2.6.4 Ball Stud Inspection..........................................4-14
4.2.6.5 Friction Too Great Inspection...........................4-14
4.2.6.6 Ride Diagnostic (Too Soft or Hard)..................4-15
4.2.6.7 Body Tilt or Sway When Cornering..................4-15
4.2.6.8 Noise Diagnostics.............................................4-15
4.2.6.9 Vehicle Front End Height Abnormal.................4-16
4.2.7 Removal and Installation........................4-18
4.2.7.1 Lower Control Arm Replacement.....................4-18
4.2.7.2 Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement.......4-20
4.2.7.3 Front Strut Assembly Replacement..................4-22
4.2.7.4 Front Shock Absorber Components and Spring
Replacement................................................................4-24
4.2.7.5 Stabilizer Bar Replacement..............................4-26
4.2.7.6 Stabilizer Bar Link Replacement......................4-27
4.2.7.7 Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement......4-29
4.2.7.8 Steering Knuckle Replacement........................4-31
4.2.7.9 Front Wheel Hub Replacement........................4-33
4 Suspension System
4.2.8 Special Tools and Equipment.................4-34
4.2.8.1 Special Tool List...............................................4-34
4.3 Rear Suspension...........................4-35
4.3.1 Specifications.........................................4-35
4.3.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications..................4-35
4.3.2 Description and Operation......................4-36
4.3.2.1 Description and Operation................................4-36
4.3.3 System Working Principle.......................4-37
4.3.3.1 System Working Principle................................4-37
4.3.4 Component Locator................................4-38
4.3.4.1 Component Locator..........................................4-38
4.3.5 Disassemble View..................................4-39
4.3.5.1 Disassemble View............................................4-39
4.3.6 Diagnostic Information and Procedures.....4-
41
4.3.6.1 Diagnostic Information and Procedures...........4-41
4.3.7 Removal and Installation........................4-42
4.3.7.1 Rear Strut Assembly Replacement..................4-42
4.3.7.2 Rear Shock Absorber Component and Spring
Replacement................................................................4-44
4.3.7.3 Rear Axle Assembly Replacement...................4-46
4.3.7.4 Rear Stabilizer Bar Replacement.....................4-48
4.3.7.5 Rear Wheel Hub Replacement.........................4-49
4.3.7.6 Rear Axle Sleeve Replacement.......................4-50
4.3.8 Special Tools and Equipment.................4-52
4.3.8.1 Special Tool List...............................................4-52
4.4 Wheels and Tires..........................4-53
4.4.1 Specifications.........................................4-53
4.4.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications..................4-53
4.4.1.2 Tire Specifications............................................4-53
4.4.1.3 Front Suspension Positioning Specifications.......4-
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4.4.1.4 Rear Suspension Positioning Specifications........4-
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EC718/EC718RV EC715/EC715RV 10/2009
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