Geely EC715 2009, Workshop Manual

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4.2.6 Diagnostic Information and Procedures
4.2.6.1 Diagnosis Description
Refer to "Description and Operation" and start system diagnostics. When a malfunction occurs. Refer to "Description and Operation",
as it will help determine the correct symptoms diagnostic procedures, it will also help to determine whether the customer described
condition in normal. Refer to
4.2.2 Description and Operation to confirm the correct procedures for system diagnostics.
4.2.6.2 Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Shock absorber is too soft
Step 1 Check whether the tire pressure is normal?
No
Adjust tire pressure to the standard value
according to the tire label.
Yes
Step 2
Check whether the vehicle is overloaded?
No
Consult with the user. Explain to the user what
is the vehicle normal load.
Yes
Step 3
Check whether the shock absorber compression rebound effect is normal?
Quickly press and release the bumper corner closest to the shock
absorber being tested. Compare the compression and rebound
with a similar vehicle.
No
Replace the shock absorber. Refer to
4.2.7.3 Front Strut Assembly Replacement ,
4.3.7.1 Rear Strut Assembly Replacement
Yes
Step 4
System normal.
2. Shock Absorber Noise
Step 1 Check whether the shock absorber is installed correctly. check whether all shock absorber components are
working correctly (Make sure there is no loose or other abnormal situation).
No
If necessary, replace the shock absorber.
Yes
Step 2 Check whether the shock absorber compression and rebound effect is normal?
Quickly press and release the bumper corner closest to the shock
absorber being tested. Compare the compression and rebound
with a similar vehicle.
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