2008 GEELY FC ABS

Preface
Geely “FC” is an automobile with high performance/price ratio and it meets the requirement
of national safety, energy saving, emission regulations and personal use. This automobile is
a completely new and excellent model produced by Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd with
development in self-reliance of Geely group and with self-dominated intellectual property
right. It characterizes elegant appearance,
energy conservation and environmental protection,
safety and comfort. “FC” is a product opening a completely new viewpoint of automobile
selection, because it is developed on the basis of creative design thinking that breaks through
all established customs and it features perfectly balanced performance of power, space,
safety, manipulation and comfort. “FC” is a competitive product for Geely developing brand
and exploring mid-level automobile market, which takes over the company philosophy “make
good cars that common people can afford, and let Geely cars go to the whole world” of Geely
automobile. “FC” is combination of creativity and intelligence of quite a large number of
automobile experts, who have been developing and searching with great concentration for
more than 30 months, and it fully embodies persistent Geely style of fashion appearance
and high performance/price ratio.
“FC” is equipped with engine JL4G18 completely developed and produced by Geely group.
Engine JL4G18 applies the following advanced technology such as VVT, full aluminum cylin-
der body, plastic intake manifold, completely new VVT inside seal method, completely new
OCV valve filtering method etc. with M7.9.7 electric injection system of BOSCH, and its
index on power efficiency, economical efficiency, and safety efficiency etc. reaches leading
level of national model with the same type. This engine features strong power, low fuel
consumption, low noise and high power per liter etc.
We start to compile “FC” Automobile Maintenance Manual, which is divided into 27 sec-
tions with detailed description of overall structure and maintenance of engine 4G18.VVT;
inspection and repair of engine BOSCH M7.9.7 electric control fuel injection system; struc-
ture and maintenance of chassis; structure and maintenance of FC electrical equipment;
structure and maintenance of ABS anti-lock brake system; structure and maintenance of
SRS air bag; structure and maintenance of auto air conditioning system; structure and main-
tenance of vehicle body etc. Information is detailed and accurate, contents are in systematic
coherence and description is concise and comprehensive.
This manual is compiled from structure, which prompts “FC” service personnel to master

Replacement...................................................
72
Coolant.................................................................
73
Replacement...................................................
73
Lubrication
Lubricating system...............................................
74
On-vehicle inspection......................................
74
Oil filter assembly.................................................
75
Replacement....................................................
75
Oil pump assembly...............................................
76
Replacement....................................................
76
Ignition
Ignition system.....................................................
77
Inspection........................................................
77
On-vehicle inspection......................................
77
Starting and charging
Starting system.....................................................
79
Inspection........................................................
79
Charging system..................................................
81
Precautions......................................................
81
On-vehicle inspection......................................
82
Alternator components..............................................
84
Replacement....................................................
84
Starter components..............................................
85
Replacement....................................................
85
Front suspension
Front suspension system....................................
86
Table on trouble occurrence...........................
86
Front wheel alignment.........................................
87
Adjustment......................................................
87
Front absorber and helical spring.......................
90
Overhaul..........................................................
90
Handling..........................................................
93
Lower left control arm assembly.........................
94
Replacement...................................................
94Front stabilizer bar...............................................
96
Overhaul..........................................................
96
Front left lower control arm ball joint assembly
..
99
Replacement...................................................
99
Rear suspension
Rear suspension system....................................
100
Table on trouble occurrence..........................
100
Rear wheel alignment.........................................
101
Adjustment.....................................................
101
Rear strut assembly...........................................
102
Overhaul........................................................
102
Handling.........................................................
104
Rear stabilizer bar..............................................
105
Overhaul........................................................
105
Rear shaft assembly...........................................
106
Overhaul........................................................
106
Tire and wheel
Wheel and tire system.......................................
109
Inspection......................................................
109
Drive shaft
Drive shaft.......................................................
111
Notes.............................................................
111
Malfunction phenomenon table....................
111
Inspection on automobile.............................
11 2
Front drive shaft.................................................
11 3
Overhaul........................................................
11 3
Left front shaft hub assembly............................
123
Change..........................................................
123
Left front shaft hub bolt......................................
128
Change..........................................................
128
Left rear shaft hub and bearing assembly........
129
Change..........................................................
129
Left rear shaft hub bolt.......................................
131
Change..........................................................
131

Brake
Brake system......................................................
132
Notes..............................................................
132
Remove malfunction...........................................
133
Malfunction phenomenon table.....................
133
Brake liquid.........................................................
135
Discharge the air in brake system.................
135
Brake pedal assembly........................................
136
Adjustment.....................................................
136
Change..........................................................
137
Vacuum booster assembly.................................
138
Inspection on automobile...............................
138
Change..........................................................
138
Front brake assembly.........................................
141
Overhaul........................................................
141
Rear brake assembly.........................................
144
Overhaul........................................................
144Hydraulic pressure control unit (equipping with ABS)...148
Inspection on automobile...............................
148
Change..........................................................
148
Speed sensor of front wheel..............................
151
Change..........................................................
151
Speed sensor of rear wheels...........................
152
Change..........................................................
152
Parking brake
Parking brake system.........................................
154
Malfunction phenomenon table.....................
154
Adjustment.....................................................
154
Parking brake handle assembly.........................
155
Change..........................................................
155
Parking front bake pull cable assembly............
156
Change..........................................................
156
Parking rear brake pull cable assembly...........
158
Change..........................................................
158
Parking brake assembly....................................
161
Overhaul........................................................
161Transmission
Disassemble assembly...................................
165
Assemble the assembly....................................
191
Steering column
Steering system..................................................
192
Note...............................................................
192
Malfunction phenomenon table.....................
192
Inspection on automobile...............................
193
Steering column system.....................................
194
Overhaul........................................................
194
Power steering
Power steering system......................................
198
Note...............................................................
198
Malfunction phenomenon table....................
199
Inspection on automobile.............................
200
Power steering oil pump assembly..................
203
Overhaul........................................................
203
Power steering gear assembly.........................
205
Overhaul........................................................
205
Air conditioner
Air conditioning system......................................
213
Note...............................................................
213
Inspection on automobile...............................
213
Inspection......................................................
214
Refrigerant..........................................................
215
Inspection on automobile...............................
215
Change..........................................................
221
Refrigerant pipeline............................................
222
Parts...............................................................
222Control assembly, air conditioner control panel (AUTO A/C)...223
Overhaul........................................................
223
Fan assembly...................................................
224
Overhaul........................................................
224
Air conditioner central heating core assembly..
227
Overhaul........................................................
227
Compressor assembly.....................................
234

Brief introduction on Geely model “FC” Basic parametersTable 2 Types and parameters of main assemblyModel
TypeElectric injection system modelBore
StrokeDelivery capacityCompression ratioMax. power
Max. torque
Idling speedIgnition sequenceMin. fuel consumptionTypeMain gear box ratioTypes and parameters
JL4G184-cylinderin-line, four-stroke, water-cooling, double over-head
camshaft, 16-valve, CVVT multipoint injection gasoline engineUnited Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. M7.9.7 electric injection system5 gears synchronizer of constant mesh gearDry single, diaphragm spring, constant pressure
Rack-and-pinion steering gear with hydraulic powerDouble pipeline, vacuum boosterwith ABS +EBD anti-lock systemDisc brake
Disc brake
Strut-type front independent suspensionLongitudinal swinging arm and anti-twist beam compound rear suspensionBreakawayBalI cage and tripot type constant velocity universal jointLoaded all-metal body
Honeycomb cordierite carrier, noble metal catalyst
Swirl or swash plate compressorItem nameNumber
Engine1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gearReverse gearClutch type
Steering gear
Tire
Body structureSpecification
Air pressureRadial
tireTail gasAir
condi-
tioning
systemUnit



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Transmission
Each gear ratio
Braking
system
Sus-
pension
Drive
axleType
Front brake
Rear brakeFront suspension type
Rear suspension typeRim
Type
Drive shaftCatalytic converterCompressor typeNominal refrigerating capacityRefrigerant

Engine mechanism - Valve clearance(4) Turn crankshaft clockwise, and check the sliding
parts are blocked by plunger.
Hint: if the plunger does not eject, press the chain ten-
sion rail toward chain tensioner with screwdriver
or fingers to separate the hook from lock pin and
make the plunger eject.11.Install cylinder head cover components.(a) Install cylinder head cover gasket on cylinder head cover.
(b) Eliminate all old sealant (FIPG) materials.
(c) Coat sealant on 2 positions shown in the diagram.
Notes:Wipe off all the oil stains on junction plane.After coating sealant, finish installation of cylinder head
cover within 3 minutes.After installing, do not refill engine oil within 2 minutes.
(d) Install cylinder head cover components with 9 bolts, 2 seal washers and 2 nuts.
Evenly tighten bolts and nuts at several times.
Torque:
Short bolt: Nut, long bolt etc.: m12. Install drive belt tensioner device.Torque: nut: Bolt: 13. Install fixing bracket absorber on the left of engine.Torque: 14. Check there is oil leakage.Sealant 35 Plunger
TurningPushing

Engine mechanism - CamshaftCamshaftReplacement1. Remove engine hood.
2. Remove ignition coil assembly.
3. Remove cylinder head cover assembly.
4. Remove engine right bottom shield.
5. Turn crankshaft to cylinder 1 compression top dead
center position.(a) Turn damping pulley to align its groove with “o” mark on
timing chain hood.
(b) Check dot marks on camshaft timing sprocket and VVT
timing sprocket, and they should be in a line on timing chain
hood surface as shown in the diagram.
Hint: if not, turn crankshaft for one circle (360) again
and align the above marks.6. Remove drive belt.Slowly turn drive belt tensioner clockwise to loosen it.Then
remove drive belt and put back drive belt tensioner slowly and
gently.7. Remove right engine mounting assembly.(a) Remove PS oil pump reservoir and put it aside.
(b) Place wooden block between jack and engine, properly
place the jack, and then remove engine fixing bracket shock
absorber.8. Remove drive belt tensioner assembly.Hint: operate the jack up and down to remove bolts. 52Mark
Mark
Mark
Timing chain
hood surface
Groove

Front suspension - front suspension systemFront suspensionFront suspension systemTable on trouble occurrenceThis table could help you find out failure causes, and each figure in the table indicates the possible
sequence of failure causes, please check every part as the sequence, and replace if necessary.Trouble occurrence Possible trouble part Pages to refer to
1. Tire (abrasion or improper tire pressure) 109
2. Wheel alignment (incorrect) 87
Deflection/single side 3. Steering linkage (looseness or abrasion) -
4. Shaft hub bearing (abrasion) 123
5. Suspension parts (abrasion) -
6. Steering gear (poor adjustment or breakage) -
1. Vehicle (overload) -
Bottoming 2. Spring (elastic fatigue) 90
3. Absorber (abrasion) 90
1. Tire (abrasion or improper tire pressure) 109
Swaying left and right/ 2. Stabilizer bar (bending or breakage) 96shaking forward and backward3. Absorber (abrasion) 90
1. Tire (abrasion or improper tire pressure) 109
2. Wheel (poor balance) 109
3. Absorber (abrasion) 90
Front wheel shimmy 4. Wheel alignment (incorrect) 87
5. Ball joint (abrasion) 99
6. Shaft hub bearing (looseness or abrasion) 123
7. Steering linkage (looseness or abrasion) -
8. Steering gear (poor adjustment or breakage) -
1. Tire (abrasion or improper tire pressure) 109
Abnormal tire abrasion 2. Wheel alignment (incorrect) 87
3. Absorber(abrasion) 90
4. Suspension parts (abrasion) -86

Front suspension - Front wheel alignment7. Adjustment of camberNote: after adjusting the camber, please check toe-in.
(a) Remove front wheels.
(b) Remove 2 nuts under absorber.
If it is necessary to repeat using bolts or nuts, please coat
oil to thread of nuts.
(c) Clean nut absorber and attachment face of steering knucle.
(d) Temporarily install 2 nuts.
(e) Push or pull lower end of absorber in the direction that cam-
ber requires adjustment to adjust the camber.
(f) Tighten nut.
Torque: 15310 N.m
(g) Install front wheels.
Torque: 10310 N.m
(h) Check camber.89