2008 GEELY MK tires

General Information - Repair Instruction1-114. Precautions for Use of Swing Arm Type Lift
(1) follow the safe operation instruction described in this manual.
(2) use bracket with rubber support as shown in the illustration.
(3) make the center of gravity of the vehicle as close as possible to that of the lift ("L" should be smaller).
(4) adjust the bracker height, level the vehicle, align the groove of the bracket with the safety stand
support location.
(5) the arm should be locked during the job
(6) lift the vehicle until the tires become round.Swing the vehicle to make sure of stable vehicle.
5. Precautions for Use of Plate Type Lift
(1) follow the safe operation instruction described in this manual.
(2) use the support of the plate type lift.
(3) make sure to secure the vehicle in the specified position. Left and right set position
Front and rear set position Place the vehicle over the center of the lift. Align the cushion gum ends of the plate with the attachment
lower ends (A, C). Align the attachment upper end (B) with the front jack supporting point.Support Position
Jack Lifting Position Jack Position
Center of Gravity of the Vehicle
(empty load)

Swing Arm Type LifterLift Center
Plate Type LiftGeneral Information - Repair Instruction1-12 (3)lift the vehicle until the tires become a little bit round. Swing the vehicle to make sure of stable vehicle.Cener of Gravity of the Vehicle
(Empty Load)rubber support
Support Dimension
Support

2-18Section 3 Daily Maintenance of MK SedanDaily maintenance means operation of vehicle regular inspection, cleaning, fastening, and refilling according to
vehicle usage and condition on the basis of regular maintenance to make sure the vehicle is at good status. Daily
maintenance can be performed by driver or professional automotive mechanics in daily use of vehicle. But some
of the items must be conducted by professional mechanics at service shops.
1. Maintenance of air cleaner
Air cleaner filters the air that is coming into engine for the first time. Dust and other dirt filtered out gathers in the
induction tube. Air cleaner filters a lot of dust and dirty, so it must be cleaned in time.
2. Maintenance of air filter
Air filter does not only filter the dust and dirt in the air, but also keeps smooth ventilation. Its status has great effects
on the fuel economy and power of the engine, so it must be checked and maintained in time.
Before it is time to replace air filter, maintain it. Remove the filter, knock it with hand or stick to get rid of dust
on the filter and remove dirt inside the filter cover according to the cleanness of the road that the vehicle usually
runs on.
ATTENTION: do not clean the filter with wet cloth. Fasten the filter well when installing it back.
3. Maintenance of battery
Battery is used to start the vehicle and supply power to electrical facilities. Its status directly affects the regular
usage of the vehicle, especially for vehicles equipped with electrical controlled facilities. Keeping the battery in
good technical status and connections is especially important. It is necessary to often perform the following
inspections and maintenance in regular usage:
(1) Clean the outside of battery Inspect if the battery case or cover surface is dirty or has dirt, oil, or other dirty
things regularly. Clean it and keep the surface dry to avoid electrical leak caused by cover deformation.
(2) Check battery connections Bad connection between battery electrode and cable results in low engine start
speed which makes it difficult to start the vehicle or the vehicle cannot be started because of low output voltage
from battery. Loose connection at battery end leads to damage of electrical components and loss of trouble code
and other information stored in RAM of the computer system as a result of low voltage. Therefore, it is necessary
to check if the connection of cables on the battery electrode is good. When it is found loose, it must be fastened.
If there is any rust, the cables must be loosened, washed clean and be connected again.
4. Maintenance of tires and wheels
(1) Keeping tires and wheels under good condition is very important to vehicle fuel consumption and driving
safety. Therefore, inspect and maintain the tires regularly. Every 10000 km, the wheels should be adjusted. Follow
the sequence in picture 3:
Judge if there is any hidden problems in vehicle chassis mechanism by observing wear in different places, andfinding out the hidden problems does not only help you to understand
the technical status of the vehicle, but also benefits driving safety.
a. Serious wear on both edges of tire tread, means tires often
work with low tire pressure.
b. Wear of middle of the tire tread is mainly because the tires
are used with high tire pressure.This kind of wear shortens
the useful life of tires, and may result in sudden flat tire
when the vehicle runs on uneven road surface or meets any
obstacles.Usage and Maintenance of MK Series - Daily Maintenance of MK Sedan

2-19 (4) Tire wear limits When the wear limit mark on tire shows up as the tire wears, it must be replaced with new tires (wear limit mark
indicates the thickness of tire pattern is 1.6mm).
5. Maintenance of wiper and washer
Status of wiper and washer directly influences windshield and driver's view. So, pay attention to wipers and
washers.
(1) Wiper Check if the wiper blade has any damage, deformation, which affects windshield wiping quality
and if the wiper works well. If wiper blade does not wipe well or the wiper does not work well, fix or replace it
in time.
(2) Washer Check washing fluid level in the tank, and refill when necessary. To get best washing effects, use
specified washing fluid, refill slowly, and pay attention not to mix it with any dirt. Mix the washing fluid with some
alcohol in winter to avoid freezing.
6. inspect and adjust headlampIncorrect beam of the headlamps affects safety of driving in the dark. So they must be inspected regularly, and be
adjusted when necessary.
7. Maintenance of inside the vehicle
The major content of maintenance inside the vehicle is cleaning, to keep the vehicle clean and provide fresh and
pleasant driving circumstance. The key points of indoor cleaning are:
(1) Ways to remove stains Get rid of dust before trying to remove stains, and then apply appropriate cleansing,and wipe the stains off with clean, soft, and not too wet cloth repeatedly.
(2) Cleansing It is better to remove stains on textile and man-made leather with hydro solvent made from soap
fluid and surface active agent. Be careful to avoid using any cleansing because they may corrode the synthetic
decoration materials more or less. Ball-pen and lipstick marks can be removed with alcohol, grease can be removed
with low Ron value gasoline, and chocolate and sugar stains can be cleaned with ammonia spirit, asphalt must be
cleaned with special cleansing.Tire Specification Tire Pressure (KPa)
Front Tire 185/60R15 84H or 175/65R14 82H 230
Rear Tire 185/60R15 84H or 175/65R14 82H 210c. Wavy wear on the tread is related to its quality and positioning of the wheels. Find out the root cause
and eliminate any problems.
d. Serious wear on the outer side beside the tread of steering wheels means the wheel outward leaning angle
is too big; wear on the inner side beside the tread means the leaning angle is too small.
e. When the toe-in value is getting smaller, the wear on the outer side of tread is in shape of saws. On the
contrary, when the inner side has the saw shape wear means the toe-in value is too big.
(2) Maintenance
a. Keep the tire pressure to specified value under any circumstances. Measure the pressure on cold tire
b. Check tire pressure regularly, and remove any indented objects that may stick through the tires.
c. Avoid oil, gasoline, and brake fluid on tires.
d. When replaced with new tires, the wheels need to be balanced and adjusted again. Or the vehicle may
shake when running at high speed and bear abnormal wear.
e. Do not mix tires of different structure, pattern, or brand on one vehicle.
(3) Tire specification and pressureUsage and Maintenance of MK Series - Daily Maintenance of MK Sedan

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

I. Rear suspension structure description This model uses strut independent rear suspension with stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension consists of the parallel front and rear double transverse arms, trailing rod, rear stabilizer bar
and rear strut assembly. The shock absorber and cone coil spring are arranged eccentrically.
See the table below for the major technical parameters of the rear suspensionII. 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 these parts.Suspected Area
1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Hub bearing (Worn or damaged)
4. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Stiffness small)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (not within specification)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel (not within specification)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)Symptom
Off track
Body descent
Sways
Rear wheel shimmy
Abnormal tire wearRear Suspension System-Rear Suspension System4-55Item
Shock absorber operating cylinder diameter /mm
Shock absorber piston rod diameter/mm
Shock absorber stroke /mm
Camber
Toe in/mm
Remark: Wheel alignment parameter is at free loadParameter
38
12.4
250
-0°56' ± 45'
3 ± 3

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

Used Tire Without
hub
Deployed HarnessDeployed Harness h. Try to disconnect at a location far away from the vehicle the
connector of the wire harness for deployment of the driver
airbag assembly, connect with the two terminals of the
battery removed from the vehicle and deploy the airbag
(see the figure on the right). g. Put three used tires without hubs onto the tire used to fix the
driver airbag assembly (see the figure on the right).
i. The deployed driver airbag assembly shall be scrapped according to the scrapping procedures.Notice
Make sure to deploy the driver airbag assembly when there is no person close by.
After the driver airbag is deployed, the gas generator is of high temperature. Keep it for over 30 minutes
until it gets cool for use.
If the driver airbag can't be deployed, please contact the Geely service station for help.5-71SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)-
SRS-General Information