Great Wall hover, Service Manual

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Upper suspension arm
Disassembly of upper suspension arm
1. Disconnect the upper ball pin form the steering
knuckleRemove the split pin and nut; use the special
tools to disconnect the upper ball pin from the steering
knuckle.
2. Remove the brake oil pipe on the upper arm shaft
a. Use the open-end wrench to screw off the oil pipe tight nut.
b. Pull out the brake oil pipe and plug it by the rubber plug.
Remarks: There are two two-way valves for rear brake oil pipe
beside the right upper arm shaft ; when remove the right upper
suspension arm, it must remove four oil pipe tight nuts in the
place and plug it by the rubber plug to prevent the brake fluid
from overflowing.
3. Disconnect the brake hose form the brake caliper
Remove the hollow bolt and disconnect the brake hose
form the brake caliper
Remarks: Must not lose the copper gasket seal.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the upper arm oil
pipe bracket.
Use the pliers to pull out the sheet steel spring clip and
disconnect the brake hose from the upper arm oil pipe
bracket.
5. Remove the upper suspension armRemove two bolts
and remove the upper suspension from the armcarriage.
Remarks: Keep the adjusting shim and don’t lose it. Record the
thickness of front and rear adjusting shim for convenience of
reinstalling them in the original position.
special tools