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Otaka
1 generation [2005 - 2009]
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1 generation [2005 - 2009]
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Suspension diagnostics Geely CK / Otaka 2005 - 2008

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Tool:

  • Jack
  • Mounting blade
  • Shoes (2 pcs.)

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and place chocks (chocks) under the wheels.

Wheel chock Geely CK

2.  Jack up the front wheel.

Jacking Geely CK

3.  Alternately sharp, but without much effort, by pressing on the upper and lower parts of the wheel, we check the absence of play in the hub bearing and ball joint.

Checking the backlash of the Geely CK suspension units in the vertical plane

4.  Perform a similar check in the horizontal plane, it will help to identify the backlash of the steering rods.

Checking the backlash of the Geely CK suspension units in the horizontal plane

5.  Check up a condition of the lower hinge of a rotary fist. To do this, insert the mounting blade between the lever and the hub. 

Installing the mount to check the lower joint of the steering knuckle Geely CK

6. Make a few light pressures. There shouldn't be any tapping.

Checking the lower joint of the steering knuckle Geely CK

7.  Using a mounting spatula, check the absence of backlash in the rear silent block of the lever.

Checking the rear silent block of the Geely CK front suspension arm

8. In the same way check up a condition of forward fastening of the lever.

Checking the front silent block of the Geely CK front suspension arm

9. Having passed the mounting blade behind the stabilizer, check the condition of the mounting pad with slight wiggles.

Geely CK anti-roll bar suspension check

10.  Check for play and knocks on the silent block of the upper mounting of the rear trailing arm.

Geely CK rear trailing arm upper mount

11. Then you need to check the condition of the lower trailing arm of the rear suspension.

Geely CK Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Lower Mount

12.  Insert a spudger between the rear wishbone and the trunnion bushing. 

Installing a mount to check the Geely CK trunnion silent block

13. Check the condition of the silent block with vertical swings.

Checking the silent block of the Geely CK rear suspension trunnion

14.  Similarly, check the other silent block of the trunnion.

Checking the second silent block of the Geely CK rear suspension trunnion

15.  Using a mounting spatula, check the play of the silent block for fastening the rear transverse suspension arm.

Geely CK Rear Wishbones

16. Perform the same operation with the other transverse lever.

Checking the fastening of the transverse arm of the Geely CK rear suspension

17.  Having inserted the mounting blade between the transverse arm and the rear stabilizer bar, we check the condition of the silent block with vertical swings.

Checking the Geely CK rear stabilizer bar

18.  You also need to check the rear stabilizer suspension.

Rear Anti-roll Bar Cushion Geely CK

19.  Make sure there is no play in the front stabilizer struts.

Front anti-roll bar Geely CK

20. Inspect the covers of the constant velocity joints. No cracks or breaks are allowed.

Geely CK constant velocity joint

Note:

A faulty CV joint, when passing a sharp turn, makes a loud and characteristic sound, accompanied by a crunch.

Useful advice:

Do not drive a car with damaged mudguards of suspension units and parts. Replace them in a timely manner, as dirt and moisture that have got inside will quickly disable the parts.

Source:  carpedia.club

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