1900 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE ABS

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-25
1994-00 Galant and 1997-00 Diamante
4. Remove the retainer bolts and the stabilizer
..- 8, Loosely in”,“,, +I?,, r+&,il;7nr kn- h.~r.l,,d” -..
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely he bushing.
the vehicle.
on jackstands.
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2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Support the rear axle using a jack or other
suitable device.
4. Remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle connec-
tion,
5. Remove the trailing arm-to-body mounting
n~~““yll-““!~ (1II” fWll”“C LllG llcllllll$j a,,,,. To install:
6. Install the trailing arm and install the trailing
arm-to-body mounting through-bolt. Tighten the bolt
to 99-114 ft. Ibs. (137-157 Nm).
7. Install the trailing arm-to-knuckle connection. Dar brackets. Hemove t
5. Hold the stabilL_. __. . . _ . .._..“... ..I . .._._
the self-locking nut.
6. Once the stabilizer bar nut is removed, re-
move the joint cups and stabilizer rubber bushing.
7. Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and re-
move the self-locking nuts. Remove the stabilizer
link.
8. Lower the jack supporting the rear axle
in a slight gap between the rear sus-
? body of the vehicle.
! the stabilizer bar.
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pension and thf
9. Remow
10. Inspect LIIB uar 101 uamage, wear ana aereno-
ration and replace as required.
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“. , ,,LY,, ,,ie side locating markings on the stabi-
lizer bar, so that the marking on the bar extends ap-
proximately 0.39 inches (1Omm) from the outer edge
of the mounting bracket, on both sides.
10. With the stabilizer bar properly aligned,
tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 28 ft. Ibs. (39
Nm).
11. Connect the stabilizer links to the damper fork
andihe stabilizer bar. Tighten the locking nuts to 28
ft. Ibs. (38 Nm).
12. Lower the vehicle and connect the negative
8.. Ia
mery came.
Tighten the bolt to 85-99 ft. Ibs. (118-137 Nm).
nemove me axle suppon
9. Install the wheel and tire
10. Lower the vehicle. aewce.
assembly.
I 0 Insran: 11, Install the stabilizer bar into the vehicle. Raise
the rear axle and suspension into place.
12. Install the stabilizer link into the stabilizer ba
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ADJUSTMENT anfi indc4ll 33 ft. Ibs. (45 Nm).
13. Install the ioint __-_ _.._ __
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely the link. Ins’
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Mlhiln hnlrii, tall a rkW self~locking n
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wrench, tighten the self,
of the stabilizer link is v
ihe hub and bearing assembly.
5. Support the rear axle using a jack or other
suitable device.
6. Remove the lower shock absorber-to-trailing
arm connection. ocking nut. Tighten the nut to
ClrnC 2nd ?$bilizer rubber to
ut onto the link.
nzer nnK oall studs with a
-locking nut so the protrusion
within 0.354-0.433 in.
I stabilizer bar bushings,
>+nn thn hnk In -I A u (9-llmm).
14. Install the cente
brackets and bolts. Tiqt Mirage
*Never disassemble the rear hub bearing.
The wheel bearing is serviced by replace-
ment of the hub.
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the caliper and brake disc of brake 1992-96 biamante
on IacKsranos.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly
3, Remove thn hralm rntnr 4. Remove1
7. Remove the stabilizer bar link-to-trailing arm
connection.
8. Remove the tie rod end-to-trailing arm con-
nection.
9. Remove the lower control arm-to-trailing arm
connection.
10. Remove the trailing arm-to-body mounting
through-bolt and remove the trailing arm. Nm).
15. Install the parking
sensor installation bolt.
, , I oraxe cat * ale ar
member bracket and tighten
i Nm). Tighten the crossmem-
A to 94 ft. Ibs. (130 Nm). 16. Install the cross
the bolt to 61 ft. Ibs. (8!
ber bracket mounting nl
17. Install the rubbe
locking nuts onto the cro:
the nuts to 80-94 fl. Ibs. (
18. Lower the vehicle. id rear speed drum.
4. Remove the dust cab and tighten the flange ll”, *lb+ to 130 ft. Ibs. (180 Nm).
5. Using a dial indicator, measure wheel bear-
!r insulators and new seif-
ismemoer ’ brackets. Tighten
[110-130 Nm). ing end-play. The maximum limit for end-play is
o.oc-- ‘^ -- rzu mcnes (u.usmm).
arol
tanc
sisk 6. Using a spring scale and a rope wrapped
md the bolts, measure the rotary sliding resis-
e of the bearing/hub. The maximum limit for re-
mce is 4 Ibs. (19 N).
7. If any of the readings exceed the specifica-
To install:
11. Install the trailing arm and install the trailina Diamante and 1994-98 Gal&i
t tions, replacement of the hub is required.
8. Install the dust cap.
9. Install the brake disc and caliper, or brake
negative battery ( sble.
;“I,-.
I support the vbhlblG.
stabilizer links by removing
Alizer bar mounting brackets
from the vehicle.
lonents for wear or damage,
ded. drum.
10. Install the rear wheel assembly and lower the
vehicle to the floor.
*
1990-93 Galant
*Vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes
use a sealed hub and bearing assembly,
which requires no adjustment. Drum brake
models are
adjusted using the following pro- arm-to-body mounting through-bolt. Tighten the bolt
to 101-116 ft. Ibs. (140-160 Nm). ) See Figure 72
12. Install the trailing arm-to-lower control arm
1. Disconnect the I
connection. Tighten the bolt to 101-116 ft. Ibs.
(140-160 Nm). 2. Raise and safely
13. Install the tie rod end-to-trailing arm connec- 3. Disconnect the I
tion. Tighten the nut to 21 ft. Ibs. (29 Nm). the self-locking nuts.
14. Install the stabilizer bar link-to-trailing arm 4. Remove the stat
connection. Tighten the nut to 29 ft. Ibs. (40 Nm). and bushings.
15. Install the lower shock absorber-to-trailing
5. Remove the bar
arm connection. Tighten the bolt to 65 ft. Ibs. (90 6. Inspect all comr
. and replace parts as nee
Nrn).
16. Remove the axle support device.
17. Install the hub and bkaring assembly,
18. Install the brake rotor.
19. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
20. Lower the vehicle.
REMOVALANDINSTALLATION
1990-93 Gaiant
1. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. Place a jack under the rear axle and suspen- To install:
7 InstA the dnhili cedure. ._._ . . .._ -.--.. lzer bar into the vehicle.
1. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the
caliper assembly.
4. Remove the grease cap and the hub nut.
5. Tighten the wheel bearing nut to 20 ft. Ibs. (27
Nm) while rotatir ” ”
6. Back off th
load and then tighten it to 7 ft. Ibs. (10 Nm).
7. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin.
8. If brake caliper was removed, reinstall.
9. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
Diamante and lQQ44 Galant 10 tne mum/hub.
ie adjusting nut to remove the pre-
Sian assembly.
3. Remove the self-locking nuts and crossmem-
ber bracket.
93158P61 Fig. 72 Remove the self-locking nuts from Measure the wheel bearing end-play using a dial
the stabilizer bar link indicator. The end-play should be 0.002 inches
a (0.05mm) or less with the wheel bearing locknut

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-25
1994-00 Galant and 1997-00 Diamante
1, Raise and safely support the vehicle securely
on jackstands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Support the rear axle using a jack or other
suitable device.
4. Remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle connec-
tion.
5. Remove the trailing arm-to-body mounting
through-bolt and remove the trailing arm.
To install: 6. Install the trailing arm and install the trailing
arm-to-body mounting through-bolt. Tighten the bolt
to 99-114 ft. lbs. (137-157 Nm).
7. Install the trailing arm-to-knuckle connection.
Tighten the bolt to 85-99 ft. Ibs. (118-137 Nm).
8. Remove the axle support device.
9. install the wheel and tire assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
1992-96 Diamante
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely
on jackstands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
5. Support the rear axle using a jack or other
suitable device.
6. Remove the lower shock absorber-to-trailing
arm connection.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar link-to-trailing arm
connection.
8. Remove the tie rod end-to-trailing arm con-
nection.
9. Remove the lower control arm-to-trailing arm
connection.
10. Remove the trailing arm-to-body mounting
through-bolt and remove the trailing arm.
To install: 11, Install the trailing arm and install the trailing
arm-to-body mounting through-bolt. Tighten the bolt
to lOl-116ft. Ibs. (14C-160 Nm).
12. Install the trailing arm-to-lower control arm
connection. Tighten the bolt to 101-116 ft. Ibs.
(140-l 60 Nm).
13. Install the tie rod end-to-trailing arm connec-
tion. Tighten the nut to 21 ft. Ibs. (29 Nm).
14. Install the stabilizer bar link-to-trailina arm
connection. Tighten the nut to 29 ft. Ibs. (40 im).
15. Install the lower shock absorber-to-trailing
arm connection. Tighten the bolt to 65 ft. Ibs. (90
Nm).
16. Remove the axle support device.
17. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
18. Install the brake rotor.
19. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
20. Lower the vehicle.
REMOVALANDINSTALLATION '
1990-93 Galant
1. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. Place a jack under the rear axle and suspen-
sion assembly.
3. Remove the self-locking nuts and crossmem-
her bracket.
d.--- -.
Fig. 72 Remove the self-locking nuts from
the stabilizer bar link 8. Loosely install the stabilizer bar brackets on
the vehicle.
9. Align the side locating markings on the stabi-
lizer bar, so that the marking on the bar extends ap-
proximately 0.39 inches (1Omm) from the outer edge
of the mounting bracket, on both sides.
10. With the stabilizer bar properly aligned,
tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 28 ft. Ibs. (39
Nm).
11. Connect the stabilizer links to the damper fork
andjhe stabilizer bar. Tighten the locking nuts to 28
ft. Ibs. (38 Nm).
12. Lower the vehicle and connect the negative
battery cable.
ADJUSTMENT
1990-93 Galant
*Vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes
use a sealed hub and bearing assembly,
which requires no adjustment. Drum brake
models are adjusted using the following pro-
cedure.
1. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the
caliper assembly.
4. Remove the grease cap and the hub nut.
5. Tighten the wheel bearing nut to 20 ft. Ibs. (27
Nm) while rotating the drum/hub.
6. Back off the adjusting nut to remove the pre-
load and then tighten it to 7 ft. Ibs. (10 Nm).
7. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin.
8. If brake caliper was removed, reinstall.
9. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
Diamante and 1994-00 Galant
Measure the wheel bearing end-play using a dial
indicator. The end-play should be 0.002 inches
(0.05mm) or less with the wheel bearing locknut _

8-26 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
torqued to specifications. The wheel bearings are
sealed units and are not adjustable. If defective, re-
placement is the only option.
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
Mirage
7996-92 MODELS
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the
caliper from the disc and remove the brake disc.
4. Remove the dust cap and bearing nut. Do not
use an air gun to remove the nut.
5. Remove the outer wheel bearing.
6. Remove the drum and/or axle hub with the
inner wheel bearing and the grease seal.
7. Remove the grease seal and remove the inner
bearing.
To install: 8. Lubricate the inner bearing and install to the
drum or hub.
9. Install a new grease seal.
10. To determine if the self-locking nut is
reusable:
a. Screw in the self-locking nut until about
0.07-0.11 in. (2-3mm) of thread is visible under
the nut.
b. Measure the torque required to turn the
self-locking nut counterclockwise.
c. The lowest allowable torque is 48 inch Ibs.
(6 Nm). If the measured torque is less than the
specification, replace the nut.
11. Install the drum and/or hub to the vehicle.
12. Lubricate and install the outer wheel bearing
to the spindle.
13. Tighten the self-locking nut to 108-145 ft.
Ibs. (150-200 Nm).
14. Set up a dial indicator and measure the end-
play while moving the hub or drum in and out. If the
endplay exceeds 0.008 in. (0.002mm) retorque the
nut. If still beyond the limit, replace the bearings.
15. Install the grease cap and wheel assembly.
7993-60 MODELS
*Never disassemble the rear hub bearing.
The wheel bearing is serviced by replace-
ment of the hub.
1. If equipped with ABS, remove the wheel
speed sensor.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheel.
4. Remove the caliper and brake disc or brake
drum.
5. Remove the dust cap and flange nut.
6. Remove the rear hub assembly.
To install: 7. Install the rear hub assembly using a new
flange nut. Tighten the flange nut to 130 ft. Ibs. (180
Nm).
8. install the dust cap.
9. Install the wheel speed sensor if removed.
The air gap should be 0.012-0.035 in. (0.3-0.9mm).
10. Install the brake disc and caliper, or brake
drum.
11. Install the rear wheel assembly and lower the
vehicle to the floor.
1990-93 Galant
DRUM BRAKE VEHICLES
1. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the grease cap and the hub nut.
4. Remove the brake drum. The outer bearing
will fall out while the drum is coming off. Do not drop
it. Remove the hub and rotor assembly.
5. Pry out and discard the oil seal.
6. Remove the inner bearing.
*Check the bearing races. If any scoring,
heat checking or damage is noted, they
should be replaced. When bearing or races
need replacement, replace them as a set.
7. If the bearings and races are to be replaced,
drive out the race with a brass drift.
To install: 8. Before installing new races, coat them with
wheel bearing grease. Drive into place with proper
size driver. Make sure they are fully seated.
9. Thoroughly pack the bearings and lubricate
the hubs with wheel bearing grease. Install the inner
bearing and coat the lip and rim of the grease seal
with grease. Drive the seal into place with a seal dri-
ver.
10. Install the drum assembly on the axle.
11, Lubricate and install the outer wheel bearing,
washer and nut. To properly adjust the wheel bearing
preload:
a. Tighten the wheel bearing nut to 20 ft. Ibs.
(27 Nm) while rotating the drum.
b. Back off the adjusting nut to remove the
preload, then tighten it to 7 ft. Ibs. (10 Nm).
c. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin.
12. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
O/SC BRAKE VEHICLES
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the bolt(s) holding the speed sensor
bracket to the knuckle and remove the assembly from
the vehicle.
The speed sensor has a pole piece projecting
from it. This exposed tip must be protected
from impact or scratches. Do not allow the
oole oiece to contact the toothed wheel dur-
in0 removal or installation.
4. Remove the caliper from the brake disc and
suspend with a wire.
5. Remove the brake rotor.
6. Remove the grease cap, locking nut and
tongued washer.
7. Remove the rear hub and bearing assembly.
*The rear hub assembly can not be disas-
sembled. If bearing replacement is required,
replace the assembly as a unit.
8. If replacing the hub assembly, remove the
two bolts securing the speed sensor ring to the hub.
To install: 9. Install the speed sensor to the hub and bear-
ing assembly. Tighten the mounting bolts to 8 ft. Ibs.
(11 Nm). 10. Install the hub and bearing assembly to the
axle shaft.
11, Install the tongued washer and a new locking
nut. Tighten the locknut to 144-188 ft. Ibs. (200-260
Nm). Once the locknut has been properly torqued,
crimp the nut flange over the slot in the spindle, and
install the grease cap.
12. Install the brake caliper and rotor.
13. Install the speed sensor and tighten the
mounting bolt to 8 ft. Ibs. (11 Nm).
14. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
Be sure to pump the brake pedal until it’s
firm, before moving vehicle.
1994-00 Galant
DRUM BRAKE VEHICLES
) See Figure 73, 74, 75
1. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
2. Remove the appropriate wheel assembly.
3. If equipped with ABS, remove the vehicle
speed sensor.
4. Remove the brake drum from the hub assem-
bly.
5. From the back of the knuckle, remove the
four bolts securing the hub to the knuckle.
6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from
the knuckle.
*The hub assembly is not serviceable and
should not be disassembled.
7. If replacing the hub, use special socket
MB991248 and a press to remove the wheel sensor
rotor from the hub.
To install: 8. Press the wheel sensor rotor onto the hub.
9. Install the hub to the knuckle and tighten the
mounting bolts to 54-65 ft. Ibs. (74-88 Nm).
10. Install the brake drum on the hub.
11. If equipped with ABS, install the vehicle
speed sensor.
12. Install the wheel assembly and lower the ve-
hicle.
O/SC BRAKE VEHICLES
1. Remove the cotter pin, halfshaft nut and
washer.
2. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
Fig. 73 The hub and bearing assembly is re-
tained to the knuckle by four bolts

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-27
7923PGC7 Fig. 74 Use a press to remove the speed sensor rotor from the hub-Galant
dhk4w with drum,brqb
7923PGCE Fig. 75 Exploded view of the rear hub/bearing assembly and related components=Galant
3. Remove the appropriate wheel assembly. *The hub assembly is not serviceable and 4. If equipped with ABS, remove the vehicle should not be disassembled. speed sensor.
5. Remove the caliper and brake pads, Support
the caliper out of the way using wire.
6. Remove the brake rotor from the hub assem-
hl

10. If replacing the hub, use special socket
MB991248 and a press to remove the wheel sensor
rotor from the hub.
To install: WY. 7. Remove the parking brake shoes as follows:
a. Remove the upper shoe to anchor springs.
b. Remove the lower shoe to shoe spring.
c. Remove the brake shoe hold-down springs.
d. Disconnect the parking brake cable from
the actuating lever.
8. From the back of the knuckle, remove the
four bolts securing the hub to the knuckle.
9. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from
the knuckle. Il. Press the wheel sensor rotor onto the hub.
12. Install the hub to the knuckle and tighten the
mounting bolts to 54-65 ft. tbs. (74-88 Nm).
13. Install the parking brake shoes,
14. Position the rotor on the hub. Install a couple
of lug nuts and lightly tighten to hold rotor on hub.
15. Install the caliper holder and place brake pads
in holder. Slide caliper over brake pads and install
guide pins. Once caliper is secured, lug nuts can be
removed. 16. If equipped with ABS, install the vehicle
speed sensor.
17. Install the wheel assembly and lower the ve-
hicle.
Diamante
*The hub assembly is not repairable; if de-
fective, replacement is the only option. If the
hub is removed for any reason it must be re-
placed.
1. Raise and support vehicle safely.
2. Remove the both of the rear wheels.
3. Remove the caliper and the brake disc. Sup-
port the caliper with wire to prevent stress to the /
brake hose.
4. If equipped with ABS, remove the bolt hold-
ing the speed sensor to the trailing arm and remove
the sensor.
*The speed sensor has a pole piece project-
ing from it. This exposed tip must be pro-
tected from impact or scratches. Do not al-
low the pole piece to contact the toothed
wheel during removal or installation.
5. Remove the grease cap, self-locking nut and
tongued washer.
*Do not use an air gun to remove the hub
locknut.
6. Remove the rear hub assembly from the spin-
dle.
7. Remove the bolts that secure the ABS sensor
ring to the hub and remove the ring from the hub.
To install: 8. Secure the sensor ring to the hub assembly
and tighten the mounting bolts.
9. Install the hub assembly, tongued washer
and a new self-locking nut. Tighten the nut to 166 ft.
Ibs. (230 Nm), align with the indentation in the spin-
dle, and crimp.
IO. Using a rope around the hub bolts and a
spring balance, measure the resistance necessary to
rotate the hub. If the resistance exceeds 7 ft. Ibs. (IO
Nm), loosen and retighten the locknut. If the resis-
tance still exceeds the specification, the hub must be
replaced.
11. Using a dial indicator, measure the hub end-
play. The endplay should be 0.002 inches (0.05mm)
or less.
12. Install the brake rotor and caliper assembly.
13. Install the speed sensor to the knuckle.
*Route the speed sensor cable correctly.
Improper installation may cause cable dam-
age and system failure. Use the white stripe
on the outer insulation to keep the sensor
harness properly positioned.
14. Use a brass or other non-magnetic feeler
gauge to check the air gap between the tip of the pole
piece and the toothed wheel. Correct gap is
0.008-0.028 in (0.2-0.7mm). Tighten the sensor
bracket nut with the sensor located so the gap is the
same at several points on the toothed wheel. If the
gap is incorrect, it is likely that the toothed wheel is
worn or improperly installed.
15. Bleed the brake system and install the rear
wheels.

8-30 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
position. Remove the key from the ignition lock
cylinder.
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable and
insulate the cable end with high-quality electrical
tape or similar non-conductive wrapping.
c. Wait at least 1 minute before working on
the vehicle. The air bag system is designed to re-
tain enough voltage to deploy the air bag for a
short period of time even after the battery has
been disconnected.
3. Remove the steering wheel. as outlined ear-
lier in this section.
4. Remove the hood lock release handle.
5. Remove the switches from the knee protector
below the steering column, and remove the exposed
retaining screws. Then remove the knee protector.
6. Remove the column covers.
7. Remove necessary duct work and detach the
windshield wiper switch connectors. +
8. Remove the retaining screws and remove the
windshield wiper switch assembly from the steering
column.
To install: 9. Install the wiper switch to the steering col-
umn and connect the connectors.
IO. Install any removed duct work.
11. Install the column covers.
12. Install the knee protector and switches.
13. Install the hood release handle.
14. Confirm that the front wheels are in a straight
ahead position. Install the steering wheel, as outlined
earlier in this section.
15. Connect the negative battery cable and check
the windshield wiper and washer for proper opera-
tion
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
The air bag system (SRS or SIR) must be dis-
armed before removing the steering wheel.
Failure to do so may cause accidental de-
ployment, property damage or personal in-
jury.
1. If equipped, properly disarm the air bag sys-
tern:
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the hood lock release lever from the
lower panel.
4. Remove the lower instrument panel knee pro-
tector.
5. Remove the ductwork with the lower knee
panel and remove the steering wheel assembly.
Use proper steering wheel puller equipment
when removing the steering wheel. The use
of a hammer for removal could damage the
collapsible mechanism within the column.
6. Remove the lower and upper steering column
covers.
7. For Diamante models, remove the lap cooler
and foot shower duct work.
8. If necessary, remove the clip that holds the
wiring harness against the steering column. 9. Detach all necessary connectors.
10. For Galant and Diamante models, remove the
retaining screws, then remove the entire column
switch/clockspring assembly from the left side of the
steering column.
11. For Diarnante models, remove the mounting
screws from the ignition switch and pull the switch
from the interlock cylinder.
12. Insert the key into the steering lock cylinder
and turn to the
ACC position.
13. With a small, pointed tool, push the lock pin
of the steering lock cylinder inward and pull the lock
cylinder out.
14. Remove the key reminder switch, if equipped.
To install: 15. For Mirage, install the lock cylinder in the
lock cylinder bracket. Make sure the cylinder oper-
ates properly before breaking off the heads of the
special bolts, if the bracket was replaced.
16. For Galant and Diarnante models, install the
lock cylinder into the interlock housing. Be sure the
lock pin snaps into place. Install the ignition switch
into the interlock housing. Align the keyway of the ig-
nition switch with the lock cylinder and secure with
the mounting screws.
17. For Galant and Diamante models, install the
column switch/clockspring assembly to the and con-
nect the harness.
18. install the key reminder switch, if equipped.
19. Attach the harness connections and install
the wiring clip.
20. If removed, install the lap cooler and foot
shower duct work.
21. Install the steering column upper and lower
covers.
22. If necessary, install the knee protector and the
steering wheel.
23. Install the hood lock release lever.
24. Connect the negative battery cable, enable the
air bag system, and check the ignition switch and
lock for proper operation.
REMOVALANDINSTALLATION
Mirage and Galant
I. Disconnect the negative battery cable. If
equipped, disarm the air bag system.
2. Remove the hood lock release lever from the
lower panel.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel knee pro-
tector.
4. Remove the ductwork with the lower knee
panel and remove the steering wheel assembly.
*Use proper steering wheel puller equip-
ment when removing the steering wheel. The
use of a hammer for removal could damage
the collapsible mechanism within the col-
umn.
5. Remove the lower steering column cover.
6. Remove the upper steering column cover.
7. Remove the clip that holds the wiring harness
against the steering column.
8. For Galant models, insert the key into the
steering lock cylinder and turn to the ACC position.
9. For Galant models, using a small pointed
tool, push the lock pin of the steering lock cylinder
inward and pull the lock cylinder out. IO. For Galant models, remove the key reminder
switch, if equipped.
11. Unplug the ignition switch harness connec-
tor. Remove the ignition switch mounting screws and
pull the switch from the steering lock cylinder.
*Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxle have safety-lock systems and will
have a key interlock cable installed in a slide
lever on the side of the key cyfinder. Care-
fully unhook the interlock cable from the lock
cylinder while withdrawing the cylinder from
the lock housing.
To install:
*To remove the steerlng lock, use a hack-
saw or equivalent to cut the special bolts
through the bracket. The bracket and bolts
must be replaced with new ones.
12. With the ignition key removed, install the
slide lever and the interlock cable to the steering lock
cylinder. Apply grease to the interlock cable and in-
stall the cylinder into the lock housing. Check for
normal operation of the interlock system.
13. Install the ignition switch into the rear of the
lock cylinder housing. Be sure to align the keyway of
the ignition switch with interlock cylinder.
14. Attach the harness connections and install
the wiring clip.
15. Install the steering column upper and lower
covers.
16. Install the knee protector.
17. Connect the negative battery cable, enable the
air
bag system (if equipped) and check the ignition
switch and lock for proper operation.
Diamante
Work MUST NOT be started until at least 90
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position and the negative battery
cable is disconnected from the battery. This
will allow time for the air bag system backup
power supply to deplete its stored energy
preventing accidental air bag deployment
which could result in unnecessary air bag
system repairs and/or personal injury.
I. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disarm the air bag system, as outlined in
Section 6.
3. Remove the steering wheel, as outlined ear-
lier in this section.
4. Remove the hood lock release handle.
5. Remove the switches from the knee protector
below the steering column and remove the exposed
retaining screws. Then remove the knee protector.
6. Remove the steering column upper and lower
covers. Use care removing the covers to prevent
breakage of alignment tabs.
7. Remove lap cooler and foot shower
duct work. Detach the ignition switch harness connectors.
8. Remove mounting screws from the ignition
switch and pull switch from interlock cylinder.
To install: 9. Install ignition switch into interlock housing.
Align keyway of ignition switch with lock cylinder and
secure with mounting screws.
IO. Connect the ignition switch electrical harness
Plug.

.
8132 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
(42 Nm) on Mirage and 36-39 ft. tbs. (49-53 Nm)
on Galant and Diamante models.
19. Have the front end alignment checked, and
adjusted if necessary.
Inner Tie Rods
11. Loosen the inner tie rod end nut from the
steering gear and remove the inner tie rod end.
To install: 12. Using a new lock plate, install the tie rod end
and tighten the tie rod to 65 ft. Ibs. (90 Nm). REMOVAL &INSTALLATION 13. Bend the tabs of the new lock plate to secure
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it
on jackstands.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and the outer tie rod
ball joint stud nut. Note the position of the steering
linkage.
4. Wire brush the threads on the tie rod shaft
and lubricate with penetrating oil.
5. Using a suitable ball joint separator tool, re-
move the tie rod ball joint from the steering knuckle.
6. Loosen the locknut and remove the tie rod
end from the tie rod. Count the number of complete
turns it takes to completely remove it.
7. Remove the tie rod-to-steering gear locknut.
8. Remove the clamps that secure the flexible
boot to the steering gear.
9. Slide the boot from the inner tie rod and re-
move the boot.
IO. Bend the lock plate tabs from the inner tie rod
end nut. the inner tie rod end.
14. Slide the boot onto the steering gear and se-
cure it with new clamps.
15. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering
gear locknut.
16. Install the outer tie rod end, turning it in ex-
actly as many turns as it was to remove the old one.
Make sure it is correctly positioned in relationship to
the steering linkage.
22. Have a front end alignment performed. 17. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering
knuckle and install the castle nut. Tighten the nut to
25 ft. Ibs. (34 Nm,) on the Mirage and 21 ft. Ibs. (29
Nm) on the Galant and Diamante models.
18. Install a new cotter pin to the castle nut.
19. Tighten the tie rod end locking nut to 30 ft.
Ibs. (42 Nm) on the Mirage and 36-39 ft. Ibs. (49-53
Nm) on the Galant and Diamante models.
20. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
21. Lower the vehicle.
Mirage
) See Figure 95
*Prior to removal of the steering rack, cen-
ter the front wheels and remove the ignition
key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS
clockspring and render SRS system inopera-
tive. Be sure to properly disarm the air bag
system.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support safely and re-
move the wheels.
5. Remove the center member. 3. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen (HOzS) sen-
sor and remove the front exhaust pipe.
4. Properly support the engine. Remove both
roll stopper mounting bolts and the four center mem-
ber installation bolts.
18
Nm 13 ft.lbs.
15 - 33 Nm /
11 - 25 ft.lbs. 7
03
L
69 Nm
51 ftlbs.
4.9 Nm 3.6 ft.lbs.
11 - 25 ft.lbs.
1. Steering shaft assembly and
gear box connecting bolt
2. Band
3. Cotter pin I
4. Tie-rod end and knuckle connection 5. Cylinder clamp
6. Gear housing clamp
7. Gear box assembly
8. Steering cover assembly
Fig. 95 Exploded view of the manual steering gear mounting-Mlrage

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-33
*Matchmark the pinion input shaft of the
rack to the lower steering column joint for in-
stallation purposes.
6. Remove the pinch bolt holding the lower
steering column joint to the rack and pinion input
shaft.
7. Remove the cotter pins and disconnect the tie
rod ends from the steering knuckle.
8. Remove the rack and pinion steering assem-
bly and its rubber mounts from the right side of the
vehicle.
To install: 9. Align the matchmarks of the input shaft and
install the rack to the vehicle.
10. Secure the rack using the retainer clamps and
bolts. Tighten the bolts to 51 ft. Ibs. (70 Nm).
11. Tighten the steering column pinch bolt to 13
ft. Ibs. (18 Nm).
12. Install the center member.
13. Install the front exhaust pipe.
14. Connect the HO$ sensor.
15. Connect the tie rod ends to the steering
knuckles and tighten the castle nuts to 25 ft. Ibs. (34
Nm). Install new cotter pins.
16. Install the wheels and connect the negative
battery cable.
17. Have a front end alignment performed.
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
Diamante
FRONT
*Prior to removal of the steering gear box,
center the front wheels and remove the igni-
tion key. Failure to do so may damage the
SRS clock spring and render SRS system in-
operative.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe.
3. If equipped with AWD, remove the transfer
case assembly.
4. Remove the bolt holding the lower steering
column joint to the rack and pinion input shaft.
5. Remove the cotter pins and disconnect the tie
rod ends.
6. Remove the left and right frame members.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket.
8. If equipped with four-wheel steering, discon-
nect the lines going to the rear pump.
9. Remove the rack and pinion steering assem-
bly and its rubber mounts. Move the rack to the right
to remove it from the crossmember.
To install: IO. Install the rack and mounting bolts. Tighten
the bolts to 51 ft. Ibs. (70 Nm). When installing the
rubber rack mounts, align the projection of the
mounting rubber with the indentation in the cross:
member. Install the pinch bolt.
11. Connect the pressure and return lines to the
rack and to the rear pump, if equipped.
12. Install the frame members and tighten the
bolts to 43-51 ft. Ibs. (60-70 Nm).
13. Connect the tie rods and install new cotter
pins. 14. Install the transfer case and front exhaust
pipe.
15. Refill the reservoir and bleed the system.
16. Have a front end alignment performed.
REAR
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
3. Drain the power steering fluid.
4. Remove the main muffler assembly.
5. Remove the rear shock absorber lower
mounting bolts.
6. Using the proper equipment, support the
weight of the rear differential. Remove the 2 small
crossmember brackets.
7. Remove the large self-locking crossmember
mounting nuts on the differential side.
8. Remove the oil line clamp bolts.
9. Remove the pressure tubes.
IO. Hold the tie rod ends stationary and remove
the tie rod end nuts. Remove the tie rod ends from
the trailing arms.
11. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the
rear steering gear.
To install: 12. Secure the unit to the crossmember. Move
the power cylinder piston rod over its full stroke to
determine its neutral position.
13. Align the tie rod ends with the holes in the
trailing arms and install the nuts. Adjust the length of
the tie rods with the nuts if necessary. The difference
in length between the 2 tie rod ends should not ex-
ceed 0.04 in. (1 mm). The nuts’ torque specification is
42 ft. Ibs. (58 Nm).
14. Replace the O-rings and install the pressure
tubes. Clamp in place.
15. Install the large self-locking crossmember
mounting nuts on the differential side. Tighten to
80-94 ft. Ibs. (110-130 Nm).
16. Remove the support equipment.
17. Install the 2 small crossmember brackets.
18. Install the shock mounting bolts.
19. Install the muffler assembly.
20. Refill the reservoir and bleed the system.
21. Have a front end alignment performed. _
Galant
1990-93 MODELS
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the power steering fluid.
3. Raise the vehicle and support safely.
4. Remove the bolt holding lower steering col-
umn joint to the rack and pinion input shaft.
5. Remove the transfer case, if equipped.
6. Remove the cotter pins and using the proper
tools, separate the tie rod ends from the steering
knuckle.
7. Locate the triangular brace near the stabilizer
bar brackets on the crossmember and remove both
the brace and the stabilizer bar bracket.
8. Support the center crossmember.
9. Remove the through-bolt from the round roll
stopper and remove the rear bolts from the center
crossmember.
10. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe, if
equipped with FWD.
11. Disconnect the power steering fluid pressure
pipe and return hose from the rack fittings. Plug the
fittings to prevent excess fluid leakage. 12. Lower the crossmember slightly.
13. Remove the rack and pinion steering assem-
bly and its rubber mounts. Move the rack to the right
to remove from the crossmember. Tilt the assembly
downward and remove from the left side of the vehi-
cle. Use caution to avoid damaging the boots.
To install: 14. Install the rack and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 43-58 ft. Ibs. (60-80
Nm). When installing the rubber rack mounts, align
the projection of the mounting rubber with the inden-
tation in the crossmember.
15. Connect the power steering fluid lines to the
rack.
16. Connect the exhaust pipe, if removed.
17. Raise the crossmember into position. Install
the center member mounting bolts and tighten to 72
ft. Ibs. (100 Nm). Install the roll stopper bolt and new
nut. Tighten nut to 47 ft. Ibs. (65 Nm).
18. Install the stabilizer bar brackets and brace.
19. Connect the tie rod ends and tighten nuts to
25 ft. Ibs. (34 Nm).
20. Install the transfer case, if removed. Check
and fill fluid.
21. Refill the reservoir with power steering fluid
and bleed the system.
22. Have a front end alignment performed.
1994-M MODELS
+ See Figure 96
Prior to removal of the steering gear box,
center the front wheels and remove the igni-
tion key. Failure to do so may damage the
SRS clock spring and render SRS system in-
operative.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and properly support the vehicle.
3. Remove both front wheel assemblies.
4. Remove the bolt holding lower steering col-
umn joint to the rack and pinion input shaft.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar.
6. Remove the cotter pins, and using joint sepa-
rator MB991 113 or equivalent, disconnect the tie rod
ends from the steering knuckle.
7. On vehicles equipped with Electronic Control
Power steering (EPS), detach the wiring harness from
the solenoid connector.
8. Locate the two triangular braces near the
crossmember and remove both.
9. Support the center crossmember. Remove the
through-bolt from the front round roll stopper and re-
move the bolts securing the center crossmember.
10. Remove the center crossmember. ,
Il. Properly support the engine and remove the
rear roll stopper through-bolt.
12. Disconnect the power steering fluid pressure
pipe and return hose from the rack fittings. Plug the
fittings to prevent excessive fluid leakage.
13. Remove the clamp bolts and the two bolts se-
curing the rack assembly to the chassis.
14. Remove the rack and pinion steering assem-
bly and its rubber mounts.
*When removing the rack and pinion as-
sembly, tilt the assembly to the vehicle side
of the compression lower arm and remove
from the left side of the vehicle.

SUSPENSION AND STEERliG 8-39
Components
Air bag retaining screws TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS English
48 inch Ibs. Metric
5Nm
Front Suspension
Damper fork-to-lateral arm (1994-98 Galant)
Hub and bearing assembly-to-steering knuckle bolts
Lower ball joint-to-steering knuckle
I
All
Lower control arm
Diamante, 1990-93 Galant, and 1999-00 Galant
Rear mount clamp retaining bolts
Rear mount clamp retaining nuts
Frame mount through bolt
1994-98 Galant
Lateral arm rear bolt
Compression arm retaining bolt
Mirage
Front mount
Rear mount
Shock absorber and coil spring-to-body nuts
1994-98 Galant
Shock absorber and coil spring-to-damper fork through bolt
1994-98 Galant
Shock absorber and coil spring-to-damper fork pinch bolt
Mirage
Strut-to-body mounting bolts/nuts
Diamante, 1990-93 Galant, and 1999-00 Galant
Mirage
Strut-to-steering knuckle mounting bolts
Diamante, 1990-93 Galant, and 1999-00 Galant
Mirage
Sway bar mount retaining bolts
1994-00 Galant
Diamante
Mirage
Sway bar links-to-damper fork (1994-98 Galant)
Tie-rod end-to-steering knuckle nuts
Mirage
Galant and Diamante
Tie rod end jam nut
Mirage
. Galant and Diamante
Upper ball joint-to-steering knuckle nut (1994-98 galant)
Upper control arm-to-shaft through bolts (1994-98 Galant)
Upper control arm-to-body nuts (1994-98 Galant)
Wheel hub retaining nut
Manual rack and pinion
Steering shaft upper pinch bolt
Rack retainer bolts
Power rack and pinion
Front
Inner tie rod-to-rack and pinion
Steering shaft upper pinch bolt
Diamante I
Except Diamante
Rack retainer bolts
Diamante
1990-93 Galant
1994-00 Galant . 64 ft. Ibs.
65 ft. Ibs.
43-52 ft. Ibs.
72-87 ft. Ibs.
29 ft. Ibs.
75-90 ft. Ibs.
71-85 ft Ibs.
60 ft. Ibs.
65 ft. tbs.
78 ft. Ibs.
32 ft. Ibs.
65 ft. Ibs.
76 ft. Ibs.
33
ft. tbs. 29 ft. Ibs.
70-76 ft. Ibs.
80-94 ft. Ibs.
28 ft. Ibs.
32 ft. Ibs.
16 ft. Ibs.
29 ft. Ibs
25 ft. Ibs.
21 ft. Ibs.
30 ft. tbs.
36-39 ft. Ibs.
20 ft. Ibs.
41 ft. Ibs.
62 ft. Ibs.
145-188 ft. Ibs.
13 ft. Ibs.
51 ft. lbs.
65 ft. Ibs.
21 fta Ibs.
13 ft. Ibs.
51 ft. Ibs.
43-58 ft. Ibs
51 ft. Ibs. 88 Nm
88 Nm
60-72 Nm
100-120 Nm
40 Nm
102-l 22 Nm
98-l 18 Nm
83 Nm
90Nm
108 Nm
44 Nm
88 Nm
103 Nm
45 Nm
40 Nm
90-105 Nm
110-130 Nm
39 Nm
44 Nm
22 Nm
40 Nm
34 Nm
29 Nm
42 Nm
49-53 Nm
28 Nm
57 Nm
86 Nm
200-260 Nm
18Nm
70 Nm
88 Nm
29 Nm
l8Nm
70Nm -
60-80 Nm
70 Nm
70 Nm
93158cOl
Mirage 51 ft. Ibs.