Geely CK (2008). Manual part - 25
Geely CK (2008). Manual part - 25
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Chapter 4 Propeller Shaft
Section 1 Propeller Shaft
Propeller shaft is constant velocity propeller shaft, consisting of tripod constant velocity universal joint and
Rzeppa constant velocity univeral joint, where the tripod one is on the differential side and the Rzeppa one is
on the wheel side.
Structure
Symptom Table
The table below is helpful to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. Repair or replace these parts or assemblies if necessary.
Symptom
Inspection A rea
1 .
Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint (w orn)
2.
Tripod constant velocity universal joint (w orn)
N oise
Rzeppa Type
Tripod Type
Rzeppa Constant Velocity Joint
Tripod Constant Velocity Joint
1. Case 2.Steel Ball 3.Rzeppa
4.Inner Star Race 5.Semi-shaft
1.Case 2.Tripod Assembly
3.Semi-shaft
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Components
1. Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint
2.
Snap ring
3. Clip Band
4.
Rzeppa Type Constant velocity universal joint boot
5. Band
6.
Shaft
7. Band
8.
Tripod constant velocity universal joint boot
9. Band
10. Snap ring
11. Tripod constant velocity universal joint
12. Snap ring
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Service
1. Remove the front wheel
2. Remove the ABS sensor signal wire
3. Remove the propeller shaft fixing nut
(1) Remove the cotter pin of the propeller shaft fixing nut
(2) loosen the propeller shaft fixing nut
4. Separate the steering tie rod
(1) Remove the cotter pin and the nut
(2) Separate the tie rod ball stud pin from the knuckle.
5. Detach the swing arm assembly.
(1) Remove the lower swing arm assembly ball stud pin lock bolt and nut on the knuckle
(2) Detach the lower swing arm assembly ball stud pin from the knuckle
6. Remove the constant velocity propeller shaft assembly Appropriately pull the brake outward, use a
rubber hammer or brass bar to tap the propeller shaft to remove it
Notice: Actions shall be taken to prevent the propeller from being dropped off, do not damage
the boot and the oil seal
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Inspect the propeller shaft assembly
(1) Check the tripod constant velocity universal joint for looseness
(2) Check the sliding shaft for smooth movement
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(3) Check the Rzeppa Constant velocity universal joint for looseness
(4) Check the boot for damage
Notice: Check that the propeller shaft assembly is placed horizontal.
8. Disassemble the tripod constant velocity universal joint boot Use screwdriver to loose the tripod constant
velocity universal joint boot band, remove the boot
Notice: Replace the band if it is distorted
9. Disassembly the tripod constant velocity universal joint
(1) Remove the old grease
(2) Use the mark pen to place a matchmark on the inboard and outboard joint
Notice: Do not punch the marks
(3)
Remove the outboard knuckle
(4)
Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring
(5)
Use mark pen to place matchmarks on the tripod ball joint and outboard joint
(6)
Use brass bar and hammer to remove the tripod ball joint
Notice: Do not tap the roller
Mark
Brass Bar
Mark