Abnormal Sound

At  high  engine  speed,  inspect  whether  the  insulation  shield
comes into contact with the bottom of the body.

–

Lift the vehicle and perform visual inspection.

–

Slightly bent insulation panels to create a gap between the
panels and the bottom of the vehicle.

Squeak sound from the front of the vehicle in cold weather

Inspect the front stabilizer bar isolation sleeve.

–

Test drive the vehicle when engine is cold and make the
front suspension reach the maximum travel limit.

–

Remove the front stabilizer bar isolation sleeve, wrap tapes
around the bar and install the front stabilizer bar isolation
sleeve.

Abnormal sound from the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle
is bumping

Check whether the spare tire is properly secured.

–

Opening the rear compartment and check the spare tire and
the jacking tools.

–

Secure the spare tire and the jacking tools.

–

Road  test  the  vehicle  and  check  whether  the  abnormal
sound is eliminated.

The  rear  window  percussion  sound  when  driving  on  rough
roads

Check whether the rear door lock is adjusted properly

–

Road test the vehicle to verify the issue.

–

Loose the rear door lock nut and adjust the lock.

Door squish

Check whether the door panel wiring harness connector has
the squish sound.

–

Tap  the  trim  plate  and  carefully  observe  whether  squish
sound is heard.

–

Remove the door trim panel and wrap foam pad to around
the wiring harness connector.

Door squeak

Check whether the door hinge is lack of lubrication.

–

Operate the door back and forth and listen carefully to the
door whether there is squeak sound.

–

Use smear grease to lubricated the door hinge.

Manual transmission shift squeak (in the cold weather or when
the engine is cold)

Check the manual shift assembly.

–

Switch between gears and verify the squeak.

–

Remove the floor console shift lever, lubricate it and install
it.

1.10.1.2 Repair

Wind Noise/Air Sound

External Wind Noise

The  wind  noise  leak  repair  is  very  similar  to  that  of  water
leaking.  Refer  to 

1.11.1.1

 

Diagnostic  Information  and

Procedures

. The actual repair procedures depend on the type

of seals.

Vibration

Tire and Wheel Balancing (On-Vehicle)

Carry  out  the  balancing  on  the  electronic  wheel  balancing
machine. Dynamic balancing machine is easy to use and can
be used both for static balance and dynamic balance. Unlike
the  balancing  on  vehicle,  the  off  vehicle  balancing  can  not
correct the brake disc imbalance. However, the accuracy of the
off vehicle balancing can overcome this issue. Make a cone
through the center hole on the back, rather than through the
wheel nut holes.

Tire and Wheel Balancing (Off-Vehicle)

On-Vehicle tire and wheel balancing can correct the imbalance
caused by disc brake vibration.

Warning!

Support the control arm at the normal position to avoid
damage  to  drive  axle.  When  the  wheels  travel  to  the
maximum low position, do not shift the gear lever.

1. Do not remove the balance weights during on vehicle tire

and wheel balancing.

2. If the balance weight is more than 25g (1lb), divide it into

two blocks and install one onto the inner wheel rim and the
other onto the outer wheel rim.

3. Engine driven gear and gear assembly.

Tires and Wheels Installation

Tires and wheels are installed at the factory. with the radial tires
thicker  parts  (also  known  as  the  high  point)  pointing  to  the
minimum radius wheels (also known as low points).

Red paint marks or labels are at high points along the outer of
the tires.

Valve at the lower position of the wheel

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Before remove the tire, mark the position of the valve to make
sure it can be installed back to the original position.

Abnormal Sound

Abnormal Sound Repair

Abnormal sound mainly comes from parts that should not have
relative  motion.  To  repair  abnormal  sound,  there  are  three
ways:

–

Tighten the fasteners, so that there is no relative motion.

–

Separate parts, so that components do not contact.

–

Isolated  parts,  so  that  there  is  no  abnormal  noise  when
parts  moving.  Even  low  friction  surfaces  can  be  used  to
eliminate viscosity between the sliding parts.

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1.11 Water Leaks

1.11.1 Description and Operation
1.11.1.1 

Diagnostic 

Information 

and

Procedures

Water Leaks Diagnosis

Note

Identify  all  water  leaking  parts  before  repair.  Random
repair may only be a temporary solution and could lead
to more difficult repair in the future. Continue testing to
identify all water leaking parts.

To repair water leaks, proper testing and diagnosis is needed.
Adjust the position of the incorrectly positioned parts and use
proper materials to carry out the repair. Firstly, determine in
what  circumstances  there  is  water  leaks.  For  example:  only
when  the  vehicle  remain  in  the  slope  there  is  water  leaks.
Secondly, if the water leaks area has been found, use water
hose to locate exact position where water leaks. If water leaks
is not obvious, use a water leaks testing machine to identify
specific locations. Removal certain parts may be required to
identify the specific location of water leaks.

Water Leaks Test Preparation

–

The  vehicle  is  designed  for  running  under  normal
conditions.

–

The sealing materials and components design has taken
into account the natural environment to achieve the seal
strength. However, there are other factors affecting seals.

–

Water leaks test is related to the natural environment and
can be used to determine the vehicle driving performance
under normal conditions.

–

The first step of the diagnosis process is to determine water
leaks occurred under what conditions. If you can determine
the  approximate  water  leaks  area,  you  can  use  a  water
hose  water  to  isolate  the  exact  location.  To  repair  water
leaks,  you  may  need  to  remove  certain  parts  of  the
decorative panels or components.

–

If the water leaks appears in the door, trunk door or window,
it is not necessary that the water leaks is created by sealing
strip. Adjust these parts might correct the water leaks.

Testing With A Water Hose

Note

Do not use water hose with a nozzle.

1. Let  an  assistant  inside  the  vehicle  to  confirm  the  exact

location of water leaks.

2. Start  testing  from  the  bottom  of  the  window  or  the

windshield.

3. Move the hose slowly upward, until cover the entire roof.

Ventilation Hose Test

Note

Ventilation  hose  test  can  only  be  used  for  completely
cured the adhesive. Otherwise, the usage of this method
will damage the adhesive layer, leaving increased water
leaks spots.

1. Pour liquid cleaning agent into a spray bottle according to

a certain percentage, then spray it to window edge. Spray
from the bottom, gradually upward and through the entire
roof.

Note

The pressure of compressed air can not exceed 205
kPa (29.75 psi).

2. Let an assistant bring the air hose into the vehicle.

3. Let  the  assistant  use  the  compressed  air  targeting

suspected leaking area. If there is leakage, air bubbles will
appear.

1.11.1.2 Repair

Body Leaking Repair

Depending on the location of water leaks, certain parts may
need to be removed.

1. From the inside or outside the vehicle, slit open the seam

adhesive.

2. Clean  and  remove  all  the  old  adhesive  residue  from  the

leaking area.

3. Apply body and joint sealant on the cleaned area.

4. Wait for several hours so that the sealant is fully cured.

5. Inspect whether there are water leaks.

6. Reinstall parts.

Fixed Window Water Leaks Repair

Depending on the location of water leaks, certain parts may
need to be removed.

1. Determine the specific location of water leaks.

2. If  the  windshield  edge  leaks,  use  a  dedicated  seam

adhesive to repair or replace the windshield.

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3. If it is fixed windows side-leakage, use a dedicated seam

adhesive to repair or replace the windshield.

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