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10. Remove the snap ring on the spline shaft end of the tripod constant velocity joint

Notice: Do not damage the snap ring, or it shall be replaced

11.Disassemble the Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint boot Use screwdriver to loosen the

Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint boot band, remove the boot

Notice: Replace the band if it is distorted

12. Disassemble the Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint

(1)

Remove the old grease

(2)

Use the mark pen to make a matchmark on the inboard and outboard joint

Notice: Do not punch the marks

13. Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedure

Notice:

(1)   Apply proper amount of long life grease as specified when assembling the tripod 

velocity universal joint and Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint, and then 

assemble  it according to the matchmark.

(2)  Keep both sides of the spline shaft clean, the boot intact and the band assembled 

into place

(3)   The tripod constant velocity joint spline shaft and the differential shall be assembled 

into place, with the snap ring opening facing down, use rubber hammer to tap it 

appropriately when necessary

(4)

Propeller shaft attaching nut torque: 145~155N.m, install the cotter pin

(5)   Steering knuckle lower swing arm assembly ball stud pin retaining bolt and nut 

torque: 80~90N.m

(6)

Tie rod ball stud pin attaching nut torque:27~39N.m, install the cotter pin

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(7)

Install front wheel, wheel nut torque: 95~115N.m

(8)

Make sure that the propeller shafts for 1.3L engine and 1.5L engine are not interchanged

at the time of replacement

(9)

Check the ABS sensor signal, check and adjust the front wheel alignment if necessary.

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Chapter 5 Front Suspension System

Section 1 Front Suspension System

Description on front suspension structure

This 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 parameters

Item

Parameter

Item

Parameter

shock absorber operating
cylinder diameter /mm

￠50

Wheel camber

0°±30′

shock absorber piston rod

diameter /mm

￠20

Wheel toe-in/mm

0±3

 shock absorber stroke/mm 175

Kingpin inclination

12°14′

Caster of kin pin

2°23′

Remark: the wheel alignment parameter in the table is at free load.

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 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

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)

Abnormal tire wear

Deviation

Body Descent

Sways

Front wheel shimmy