1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT Service Repair Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly
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Strut insulator bearing
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYhl33LFAl
2. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT (1) Holding the spring upper seat with the special tool,loosen the self-locking nut.
Caution
The self-locking nut should be loosened only, not
removed.
(2) Using the special tools, compress the coil spring, and
then remove the self-locking nut.
NOTE
Install the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained within the installation
range.
9. REMOVAL OF STRUT ASSEMBLY
If it is to be discarded, place it horizontally with the piston
rod sticking out and drill a hole approximately 3 mm
(.12 in.)
in diameter in the position shown in the figure to release
the gas.
Caution
The gas is non-toxic but wear protective glasses
because there is danger that dust from the drill, etc.
may fly out along with the gas.
INSPECTIONM33LGAE
l Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or rust.
l Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
l Check the spring for deformation, deterioration or dam-
age.
l Check the shock absorber for deformation.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly33A-9
Bump rubberDust iover12LOo22
Pipe010 mm x 300(0.4 in. x 11.8
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SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLYM33u?AL
7. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/G. BUMP RUBBER
Join the dust cover and bump rubber.
4. INSTALLATION OF SPRING UPPER SEAT ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble the sprivg upper seat to the piston rod,
fitting the notch in the rod to the shaped hole in spring
seat.
(2) Line up the holes in the strut assembly spring lower seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE
The job is easily accomplished with a pipe [alO
mm x
300 mm
(0.4 in. x 11.8 in.)].
I2. INSTALLATON OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
(1) With the coil spring held compressed by the special
tools (MB991237
and
MB991238), temporarily tighten
the self-locking nut.
(2) Correctly align both ends of the coil spring with the
grooves in the spring seat, and then loosen the special
tools (MB991237
and
MB991238).
(3) Using the special tool, tighten the strut insulator at the
specified torque.

33A-10FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION
cl989 models>
60-72
Nm
43-52 ft.lbs.
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3 -\
(/100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*
35-47 Nm
60-72
Nm
43-52
ft.lbs. 00-320
Nm*
2-87 ft.lbs.*
35-47 Nm
/25-34 ft.lbs.
‘9s80-100

km*58-72 ft.lbs.*
Removal step
l +1. Stabilizer bar mounting nut
2. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
3. Joint cup and bushing
4.Collar4* *a 5. Stabilizer link mounting nut6.Stabilizer linkl *7. Self-locking nut
8. Lower arm mounting nut and bolt
9.Self-locking nut10.Clamp11.Lower arm12.Stopper
13. Ball joint dust cover ’
Bolt embossed @on bolt head
80-100
Nm
58-72
ftlbs.Bolt embossed @on bolt headloo-120 Nm
, 72-87 ft.lbs.
WA0526
(Bolt embossed@
on bolt head
80-100 Nm
58-72 ftlbs.
Bolt embossed @on bolt headloo-120 Nm\ 72-87 ft.lbs.
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12Ro487
NOTEl : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle in the unladen
condition.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm33A-11
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM33N6AL
5. REMOVAL OF STABlLlZEk LINK MOUNTING NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
7. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT Using the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
from the knuckle.
Caution
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to the
nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
INSPECTIONM33NCAE
l Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm for bend or breakage.
l Check the clamp for deterioration or damage.
l Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF BALL JOINT FOR STARTING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
grease.
(2) Deflect from side to side the ball joint stud several times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball
joint starting torque.
Standard value:
3-10 Nm (26-87 in.lbs.)
(4) lf the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard
value, replace the lower arm assembly.
(5) Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard va\ue,

the ba\\ joint may be reused unless it has

33/b12FRONT SUSPENSION - Lower Arm
BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENTM~~NEAF
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust cover.
(3) Drive in the dust cover with special tool until it is fully seated.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM33NFAO
5. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING
NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, tighten the mounting nuts.
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Tighten the nut on the stabilizer bar bolt to the specified
distance.
Protruding length of stabilizer bar mounting bolt Standard value: 16-18 mm
(.63-.70 in.)

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATONM23TA-A
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P
80-100 Nm%?58-72 ft.lbs.30-40 Nm
22-29 ftlbs./
Removal steps&!I
1. Self-locking nuta*2. Front exhaust pipe
3. Gasket
29- 36ft.lbs.2
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4. Stay 5. Centermember rear installation bolt
W 6. Stabilizer bar mounting nut 7. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt
8. Joint cup and bushing
9. Collar
+e l + 10. Stabilizer link mounting nut11. Stabilizer link
12. Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt
.+ 13. Stabilizer bar bracket 14. Bushing
*I)15. Stabilizer bar 35-45
25-33
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33A-14
FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALMalBAFa
2. REMOVAL OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
After disconnection of the front exhaust pipe assembly and
the exhaust manifold, use wire, etc. to hang the front
exhaust pipe down.
Caution
There is danger of damage to the interior if the flexible
joint is bent very much. Do not bend it more thanshown in the figure.
10. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUT
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove the mounting nuts.
15. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Pull out both ends of the stabilizer bar to the rear of the drive shaft.
(2) Move the right stabilizer bar until the end of the stabilizer bar clears the lower arm.
(3) With the end that has cleared the lower arm, pull outthe stabilizer bar diagonally.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar 33A-15
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INSPECTIONM22lCAF
l Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
l Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.
l Check the stabilizer link ball joint dust cover for cracks.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-
ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
(2)
!%% side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
times.
(3) Mount two nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint starting torque.
Standard value: 1.7-3.2 Nm (15-28
in.lbs.1
(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
(5) Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has
drag and excessive play.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT-
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust cover.
(3)Use vinyl tape to tape the stabilizer link where shown in the
illustration, and then install the dust cover to the stabilizer
link.
(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip link.
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