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SA-26Suspension System and Automobile Axle (Dr/ 2WD)Front Suspension (Guide Lever)
Guide Lever
Disassembly of Guide Lever
1. Mark the assembly mark on the guide lever.
2. Tear down the front fixing nuts from the guide lever.
3. Tear down the guide lever from the lower arm.
Tear down the nuts that fix the guide lever on the lower
swimming arm, and then tear down the guide lever.
Mount of Guide Lever
1. Mount on the front fixing nuts
Mount on the front fixing nuts and meanwhile align the
assembly marks on the guide lever.
4. Screw up the fixing nuts according to the specified torque,
(a) Dismantle the bracket so that make the vehicle bounce
sever times to put the suspension in balance.
(b) Screw up the front fixing nut.
5. Check the Alignment of Front Wheel
(See Page SA-3) 2. Mount the guide lever on the bracket
(a) Mount the washer and liner on the guide lever, and then
mount the guide lever on bracket.
(b) Mount the sleeve ring, the liner and the washer on the
guide lever.
(c) Screw up the fixing nuts with finger.
3. Mount the guide lever on the lower swing arm.
Screw up the fixing nuts according to the specified torque.
Fastening torque(96)Nm
assembly mark
assembly mark
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SA-27Suspension System and Automobile Axle (Dr/2WD)Front Suspension (Transverse Stabilizer Rod)
Transverse stabilizer rod
Dismantle of Transverse Stabilizer Rod
1. Tear down the torsion rod spring
2. Tear down the transverse stabilizer rod from the lower
swing arm,
(a) Tear down the nuts and cushion blocks that support the
two sides of the stabilizer rod from the lower swing arm
so as to disconnect the stabilizer rod.
(b) Tear down the liner and bracket of the stabilizer rod and
then tear down the stabilizer rod.
Mount of Transverse Stabilizer Rod
1. Put the transverse stabilizer rod on the frame,
Lay the stabilizer rod in place, and mount the stabilizer rod
liner on the bracket, then mount the bracket on frame, finally
screw up the bolts with fingers.
2.
Connect the transverse stabilizer rod to the lower swing arm.
Connect the two ends of stabilizer to two lower swing arm with
bolts, cushion blocks and new nuts.
As shown in the drawing, tighten the nuts according to the
specified torque.
Fastening torque(29)Nm
3. Screw up the locating bolts according to the specified
torque,
Fastening torque(29)Nm
4. Mount on the torsion rod spring.
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SA-28Suspension System and Automobile Axle(SF/2WD)Front Suspension
locking ring
cushion block nut
locking ringcushion blockupper arm
transverse stabilizer rod
bolt
transverse stabilizer rod gasket
rubber
snubber washer
restrictor tube
Brake
caliper
steering knuckle
brake oil pipe bracket
steering
knuckle arm
brake shell
dust cover
oil seal -front hub
front wheel
bearing(inner)
front wheel hub and
front brake discstop washer
lock plate
front hub bearing
(outer)
steering knuckle nut
liner
lower
ball stud
Parts that cannot be reused after being used:specified torque
Nm
135-155
23292529 70-90
132-152
20-26
180 127-147132152123
shock absorber
steering knuckle
outer flange cap
Front wheel hub and steering knuckle
Element figures
SF2WD
stabilizer rod gasket
stabilizer rod gasket
rubber snubber
washer
stabilizer rod gasket
stabilizer rod gasket
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SA-29
Front Wheel Hub
Disassembly of Front Wheel Hub
1. Tear down the brake caliper.
(a) Tear down the brake Bundy tube from the brake caliper,
and block the Bundy tube line with a cork.
(b) Tear down the brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
2. Tear down the steering knuckle outer flange cap.
3. Tear down the front wheel hub and brake disc.
(a) Open the lock plate with a screwdriver.
(b) Tear down the steering knuckle nut with the SST tools to
take out the. lock plate
(c) Tear down the other steering knuckle nut with SST tools
to take out the stop washer and the steering knuckle outer
bearing.
(d) Tear down the front wheel hub and the brake disc
assembly.
4. Tear down the front hub, oil seal, front hub bearing
(inner) inner race and roller assembly.
(a) Pry out the oil seal.
Notice: the deformed oil seal should not be reused.
(b) Take out the front hub bearing (inner) inner race and
roller assembly.
Suspension System and Automobile Axle (SF/2WD)Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle (Front Wheel Hub)
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SA-30
5. Front hub bearing outer race inspection and change
(a) Check each bearing
Wash the inner and outer races of each bearing, and check
them whether they are wearied or damaged.
(b) Tear down the outer race of each bearing.
Tap out the bearing outer race with copper bar and
hammer.
Notice: bind the dismantled inner and outer races of
bearing together to prevent from mixing.
6. Front brake disc inspection and change
(a) Check the wear situation of front brake disc.
(b) Tear down the bolts that connect the front wheel hub and
front brake disc.
(c) Connect the front wheel hub and front brake disc and
screw up the bolts with moment spanner to the specified
torque diagonally
Fastening torque(70-80)Nm
(d) Conduct the dynamic balance test on the dynamic balancer,
the amplitude value displayed should not be above 13.5g
under the condition that the measuring rotating velocity
is 796 r/m and the locking rotating velocity 786 r/m,
otherwise, tap in the counter balanced clip, which is 4g
each, at the corresponding location, the number of the
clip should not be more than 4.
(e) Tap in the new bearing outer race with the special service
tool.
Notice: the inner and outer races of bearing should be
changed in set.
Assembly of Front Wheel Hub
1.Mount on the inner race and roller assembly of front hub
bearing (inner) as well as the front hub oil seal.
Coat the lithium base grease of 4 to 5 mm on the inside surface of
the bearing outer race and front wheel hub, and plaster the
lubricant in the front hub bearing (inner) and the roller assembly.
Coat a little lubricant on the lips of oil seal of front wheel hub, and
then tap the oil seal of front hub in place with special service tool.
Notice: do not coat the lubricant on the front brake disc face.
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2. Mount on the inner race and roller assembly of front hub
bearing (outer).
After coating 4 to 5 mm lithium base grease on the outer race
of bearing, put in the inner race and roller assembly of front hub
bearing (outer), and then plaster the lubricant.
3. Mount the front wheel hub and front brake disc on the
steering knuckle.
Coat a little lubricant on the steering knuckle where the oil seal
locates, and mount the front wheel hub and front brake disc on
the steering knuckle, then mount on the stop washer.
4. Adjust the preload
(a) Mount on the steering knuckle nut and screw up them
according to the specified torque.
Tighten torque: (100-120)Nm
(b) Run the front wheel hub about 1/4-1/3 round, and seat the
bearing.
(c) Loosen the steering knuckle nut to ensure the front brake
disc can run freely. Screw up the steering knuckle nut
again according to the specified torque.
Fastening torque25Nm
(d) Mount on the lock plate and another steering knuckle nut.
Tighten torque60Nm
(e) Hold the front wheel hub bolts with a spring-tension
meter and drag the meter slowly in the direction of the
tangent line of this spot.
Suitable tension range: (29-54)N
The nuts should be retightened until falls within the suitable
range if the tension force is overlarge or over small.
(f) Check the bearing and ensure that the clearance, which is
not larger than 0.05 mm, is not excessive.
(g) Measure the bouncing value of the front brake disc face.
Bouncing value should not be above o.11mm.
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(h) Bend one tooth of the lock plate inside and other teeth
outside to lock the steering knuckle nut.
5. Mount on the liner and the steering knuckle outer flange
cap.
Fastening torque(23-29)Nm
6. Mount the brake caliper
(a) Mount the brake caliper on the steering knuckle and
screw up the bolts according to the specified torque.
Fastening torque123Nm
(b) Connect the Bundy tube.
Fastening torque(20-22)Nm
7. Check the height of the brake liquid level and add the
brake liquid as requirement, exhaust the gas in the
braking system.
Steering knuckle
Dismantle of Steering Knuckle
1. Tear down the brake caliper, front wheel and the front
brake disc.
2. Tear down the dust cover, and the brake shell.
3. Tear down the steering knuckle arm from the steering
knuckle.
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4. Tear down the vibration damper from the lower arm.
5. Tear down the transverse stabilizer rod from the lower
arm.
6. Tear down the steering knuckle;
(a) Tear down the split pin and groove nut of upper ball stud.
(b) Take apart the steering knuckle from the upper ball stud
with special service tool.
(c) Tear down the split pin and groove of the lower ball stud.
(d) Take apart the steering knuckle from the lower ball stud
with special service tool.
(e) Press down the lower arm to tear down the steering
knuckle.
Suspension System and Automobile Vehicle (SF/2WD)Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle (Steering Knuckle)