steering wheel GEELY MK 2008 Owner's Manual

Chapter 5 Front Suspension SystemSection 1 Front Suspension SystemDescription on front suspension structureThis model uses strut swing arm independent suspension with stabilizer bar.
The shock absorber upper end is flexibly connected to the body through the shock absorber mounting seat, the
lower end is rigidly connected to the steering knuckle. The coil spring encloses the shock absorber (coil spring
geometrical axial line does not coincide with that of the shock absorber piston rod), and is supported between the
upper and lower spring seats.
Both ends of the stabilizer bar are connected to the shock absorber through the strut bar ball pin and the intermediate
part is supported on the lower front body by the rubber bushing and support frame.
The front cushion sleeves the shock absorber piston rod head to restrict the wheel jump limit position and plays
the role of buffer.
The thrust ball bearing, installed between the spring upper seat and the shock absorber mount, is used for the
relative rotation upon steering of the shock absorber rigidly connected to the steering knuckle to the shock absorber
mount flexibly connected to the body.
"L" type lower swing arm is secured to the lower engine compartment with the press plate through elastic rubber
bushing and hinge, and its outer end is connected to the steering knuckle through the ball stud pin which is attached
to the lower swing arm by 3 high intension bolts. The ball stud pin can be removed and replaced when it is worn.
The ball seat material is saturated polyester containing oil, featured in comparatively high intensity and wearability
and good self-lubrication performance. Proper amount of grease has been added during the assembly and there is
no need for additional filling during the normal operation.See the table for the front suspension technical parametersFront Suspension SystemFront Suspension System4-38Item
Shock absorber operating cylinder diameter /mm
Shock absorber piston rod diameter /mm
Shock absorber stroke/mm
Wheel camber
Wheel toe-in/mm
King pin inclination
King pin caster
Remark: the wheel alignment parameter in the table is at free load.Parameter
45
20
160
-0°30'±45'
1±2
10°0'±45'
2°0'±45' -

Suspected Area
1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering system joint (Loose or worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)
5. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or worn)
6. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (stiffness not comply with or damage)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Steering linkage (Loose or damaged)
3. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
4. Shock absorber (Worn or damaged)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Tire (Dynamic balance is not as specified)
3. Shock absorber (Worn or damaged)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball stud pin (Worn or damaged)
6. Hub bearing (Worn or damaged)
7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn or damaged)
4. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)Symptom Table Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace parts.
Symptom
Off track
Body Descent
Sways
Front wheel shimmy
Abnormal tire wearFront Suspension System-Front Suspension System4-39

Camber angle
Left-right wheel deviation
Caster angle
Manual steering
Power steering
Left-right wheel deviation
Kingpin inclination
Manual steering
Power steering
Left-right wheel deviation-0°30' ± 45' (-0.5° ± 0.75°)
45'(0.75°) or smaller
1°46' ± 45' (1.76° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or smaller
9°54' ± 45' (9.90° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or lessFront Suspension SystemFront Wheel Alignment4-44Manual steering Power steering
Inside wheel 9-137.2°±2°
Outside wheel32°±2° 32°±2°5. Check the steering angle of wheel
Fully steer the wheel and measure the angle
The angle of wheel:
If the kingpin caster angle and the kingpin inclination be out of spec, check the damage and abrasion of
suspension parts after the correct adjustment of camber angle. If there is deviation with spec for right and left wheel angle, check the rack length of left and right ends.
6. Check the camber, caster and steering axle inclination angle
7. Adjust the camber angle
Notice:
Check the toe-in after adjust the camber angle
(1)Remove the front wheel
(2)Remove the two nuts under the shock absorber
If you need to reuse the bolts and nuts, apply the engine oil on
the nut thread
(3)Clear the mounting surface of the knuckle and shock absorber.Front
Inside
Outside
meter
locator-9-1

Chapter 8 Power Steering SystemSection 1 Power Steering System3. Precaution: (1) Precaution for steering system
Make sure of the correct replacement of parts, incorrect replacement might affect the performance of the
steering system and lead to driving accidents.
(2) Precaution for SRS System
This vehicle is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), driver side air bag and front passenger
side air bag.
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the unexpected deployment of
the air bag during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident.1. Power Steering System Description Power Steering System consists of the steering wheel, steering transmit device, power steering fixed device
and steering pipelines. The steering gear is rack and pinion type.2. Major parameters for steering system:Power Steering System-Power Steering System4-67Item
Steering Wheel total revolutions
Maximum Front
Wheel Turn Angle
Minimum Turning DiameterParameter
3.58±0.1
37.2°±2°/ 32°±2°
37.2°±2°/ 32°±2°
10.4
mInner
OuterSuspected Area
1. Tire (improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid (insufficient)
3. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
4. Steering knuckle (worn)
5. Swing arm ball stud pin joint (worn)
6. Steering column (bent or binding)
7. Power steering pump assembly
8. Power steering gear assembly
1. Tire (improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect)
3. Steering column (bent or binding)
4. Power steering gear assemblySymptom
Heavy steering
Poor return4. Symptom Table The table below is helpful to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause
of the problem. Check each part in order. Repair or replace these parts or assemblies if necessary.

Suspected Area
1. Steering knuckle (worn)
2. Swing arm ball stud pin joint (worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (worn)
5. Power steering gear assembly (worn)
1. Power steering pump fluid level (low)
2. Steering system ball joint (worn)
3. Power steering pump assembly (damaged)
4. Power steering gear assembly (damaged)Symptom
Excessive clearance
and play
Abnormal noise5. On-vehicle inspection1 Check steering wheel free play
(1) Stop vehicle and keep the tires straight ahead.
(2) Rotate the steering wheel slightly, check the steering wheel
free stroke.
Maximum free play: 30mmPower Steering System-Power Steering System4-68Max. free play

Power Steering System-Steering Drive and Control Mechanism4-69Section 2 Steering Drive and Control MechanismComponent ViewDriverÕs airbag module
Left combination switch
Steering column assembly
Steering column spline dust shield Steering column lower cover Steering column upeer coverRight combination switch
Clock spring
A/T:Parking lock cable33-5933-5922-2922-2916-26 3-spoke steering wheel car
Steering wheel assembly (optional)4-spoke steering wheel car
Quncunx cap screw
Steering wheel assembly
Quincunx cap screw
Slidefork #2 counter shaft
specified torqueN.
m :

Power Steering System
-Steering Drive and Control Mechanism4-71Replacement1. Precaution (refer to the steering system precaution)
2. Confirm that the wheel stays at a straight line running status.
3. Unfix the storage battery cathode terminal.
4. Remove the airbag assembly.
Remove the two screws on both sides, and pull out the cable connector.
Note: When removing the airbag assembly, never pull the airbag cables.
Caution: When put down the airbag assembly, make sure its top surface stays upward.
Never disassemble the airbag assembly.Using
Socket5. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
(1)Unfix the connector.
(2)Remove the set bolts of the steering wheel.
(3)Make a fit mark on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
(4)Remove the steering wheel with special tool.
6. Remove the top shells and bottoms shell of the steering column shield.
(1)Remove the three screws.
(2)Remove the top part and bottom part of the steering column
shield.
7. Remove clock spring.
8. Remove the left combination switch assembly.
Separate the connector and remove the left combination switch
assembly.
9. Remove the right combination switch assembly.
Separate the connector and remove the right combination switch
assembly.
10. Remove the splined tube cover.
11. Detach No. 2 steering countershaft(see right figure)
(1) Make a mark on the fit between slide splined tube and countershaft. (2) Loosen bolts A and B.
12. Remove the steering column pipe assembly.
(1) Remove the cable connector on the steering column pipe assembly. (2) Remove the 3 bolts and steering column assembly.Installation mark

Power Steering System-Steering Drive and Control Mechanism4-7213. Remove the No.2 steering countershaft assembly.
(1) Make a mark on the fit between main shaft and countershaft.
(2) Remove bolt and countershaft.
14. Remove the ignition switch bracket.
(1) Use the punch pin to make a mark on the 2 conical head bolt.
(2) Drill the 2 conical head bolts with the diameter of 3-4mm drill
bit.
(3) Remove the bolts and bracket for the ignition switch with the
thread die.
15. Remove fixing panel on the steering column.
16.Remove the ignition switch lock core assembly.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" position.
(2) press the stop pin and pull the lock core out.
17. After checking or replacing the steering column pipe assembly, install all parts in a reverse order.
Note:
(1) After installing the ignition switch lock core, check the operation of the steering locking function: when
pulling out the key, the steering device is locked; when the key is inserted and turned to ACC position, the
steering device is unlocked.
(2) Tighten the 3 bolts.
(3) Make sure all cables are connected reliably.
(4) After adjusting the combination switch as well as the top shell and bottom shell of the steering pipe shield,
fasten the three screws connecting the combination switch and the steering column assembly.
(5) Tighten the set bolt between the universal joint fork and the steering gear assembly with a torque of
22~39N.m.
(6) Install dust cover and its press plate.
(7) When installing the steering wheel assembly, align the steering wheel assembly and the fit mark of the
steering main shaft assembly. Tighten the special quincunx bolt with a torque of 33~59N.m.
(8) Check the airbag. It is not allowed to use a airbag part removed from another vehicle.
(9) Check the SRS warning lamp.Thread die Installation mark

Power Steering System-Steering Pipeline Component4-73I. Onboard Check1. Check the transmission strap.
Check the transmission strap whether it is worn out. If necessary, replace a new transmission strap.
Tips: Crack at the edge of the strap teeth is acceptable. If the strap teeth fall, replace a new strap.
2. Discharge the air in the power steering system.
(1)Check the liquid level.
(2)Lift the front part of the vehicle with a jack in a safety manner.
(3)Rotate the steering wheel.
After the motor is shut down, rotate the steering wheel to the left/right limit position lightly. Repeat such
operation several times.
(4)Loosen the jack, and put down the vehicle.
(5)Start the motor, and make it run idly for several minutes.
(6)Rotate the steering wheel to one side limit position for 2-3 seconds, and then rotate it to the other side limit
position for 2-3 seconds. Repeat such operations several times.Section 3 Steering Pipeline ComponentComponent ViewPower steering high pressure
pipe
Return line (connecting fluld tank)
Power steering pump with bracketReturn line(connecting steering gear)Drive beltN.
m : specified torque

Power Steering System
-Power Steering Gear4-78 (6) Connect the tie rod ball stud pin with the steering knuckle, make sure that the mating surface of the tie rod
ball stud pin and the steering knuckle is clean, tighten the slot nut, torque: 27~39N.m. Install the cotter pin,
make sure of the correct installation
(7) Add appropriate amount of specified power steering fluid, bleed the power steering system
(8) Check the power steering pipeline system for leakage
(9) Check the front wheel alignment and front wheel left and right limit turn angle, adjust the toe in if
necessary and tighten the tie rod lock nut
(10) Check the position of the steering wheel. It is required that the steering wheel spokes are basically
symmetrical when the vehicle is driven straight ahead, reassemble the steering wheel if necessary