1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT Service Repair Manual

34-24’ REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM24GA.B
9-14 N
m
7- 10 ftlbs.
7-11
ft.lbs.
IO-15 Nm /7-l 1 ft.lbs.
Removal steps
1. Shock absorber
installation nut2.
Brake tube bracket
installation boltl +3. Parking
brake
cable
end4*4.
Caliper
assembly5. Center exhaust pipe6.
Gasket7.
Gasket** I)+8.
Propeller
shaft installation
bolt and nut
lo-15 N
m
7- 11 ft.lbs.
-30-40 N
m
22-29
ftlbs.
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Post-installation Operation*Check of Wheel Alignment(Refer to P.34-23.)aCheck of Parking Brake Lever Stroke(Refer to GROUP 36-Service
Adjust-ment Procedures.) *Installation
of Trunk Room Trim(Refer to GROUP 52-Trims.)
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40-50 Nm
29-36 ftlbs.
80-100 N
m
58-72
ft.lbs.
22-25 ftlbs.
\
50-60Nm36-4
3
ftlbs.
70-85Nm70-85Nm110-130 Nm51-61ft.lbs.51-61ftlbs.80-94 ftlbs.
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9. Self locking nut
10. Differential support member
II. Crossmember bracket
12. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
13. Cable band
14. Rear speed sensor connector
15. O-ring
16. Rear suspension assembly
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLYM?dGSAP
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the caliper assembly
upward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease applied to it, so be
sure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
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(2) After removing the caliper assembly, cover the guide pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT’ INSTALLATION BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTE
The mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.
9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self locking nuts, support the differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable and the rear speed sensor installation bolts.
NOTE
The task may be made easier by increasing the gapbetween the body and the crossmember.

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16. REMOVAL OF REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
(1) Supporting the rear suspension assembly with a trans-
mission jack, move it toward the rear (in the direction of
the fuel tank).
(2)
Graduallyibwer the transmission jack, avoiding contact
with the stabilizer bar and the propeller shaft.
Caution
1. Ensure that the propeller shaft does not bend
greatly.
2.Ensure that the liibro joint does not receive any
shock.
NOTE
The lowering of the rear suspension assembly from the
transmission jack requires three individuals due to the
amount of weight being handled (one on the differen-
tial, and one on either side of the lower arm).
(3) In order to protect the rear suspension assembly dust shield, support the lower arm ball joint with a wooden
block.
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INSPECTIONM24GCAM
l Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
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8. INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier, ensuring
that the mating marks are aligned.
3. INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE END
NOTE
Connecting a parking brake cable end to parking brake lever
and prying up the parking brake lever, the installation of the other cable end will be easy.

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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper and Lower Arm
UPPER AND
LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Upper arm
+I) ::
140-160 Nm*101-116 ft.lbs.*
W-72,y7 43-52
8
removal steps
Self locking nutUDDer arm installation nut
3. Upper
arm installation bolt
4. Upper arm
Lower arm removal steps
*I)5. Self locking nut+I) I)4 6. Stabilizer link installation nut
7. Lower arm installation nut
8. Lower arm installation bolt
9. Lower arm
NOTE *:
Indicates parts whtch should first
be temporarily tight-ened, then fully
tightened with
the vehicle on the ground with no load (curb weight).
EL.
Dustcove1
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball jointand knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
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6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUTWith the special tool, disconnect the lower arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
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6. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench and remove the
installation nut.
INSPECTION l Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
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 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: 2-9 Nm (17-78
in.lbs.)
(4) If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper and lower arm assembly.
(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
REPLACEMENTn
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the dust
cover.
(3) F;Fein the dust cover with special tool until it is fully
LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT
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(1) Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing.
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PipeOuter pipe(lower (bushing)arm)
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12A0100
(2) Press fit the lower arm bushing until the bushing outer pipeedge flush with the lower arm pipe edge.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
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6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION
NUT
Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut so that the protrusion of the stabilizer link
(cil;l,nsion A indicated in illustration) is within the standard
Standard value: 9-11 mm
(.364-433 in.)
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REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm34-31
TRAILING ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
160-220 Nm116-15y
ft.lbs.
9-14 Nm
7-10 ftlbs.
50-60 Nm
36-43 ft.lbs.
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55-65 N

m
40-47 ft Ibs\ . .\~- -
140-160 Nm*101-116 ft.lbs.*
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60-7i Nm
43-52 ft.lbs.
90-110 Nm65-80 ftlbs.
Removal steps
1. Parking cable end
4*2. Rear brake assembly
3. Rear brake disc
4. Drive shaft and companion flange
installation bolt, nut
4I) l +5. Self locking nut
l + 6. Companion flange 7. Rear speed sensor installation bolt ABS8. O-ring+e l +9. Rear axle shaft10. Dust shield
::11. Self locking nut (upper arm)
12. Self locking nut (lower arm)
13. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
14. Trailing arm installation bolt, nut
15. Rear shock absorber installation bolt
16. Trailing arm
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Post-installation Operationl Zheck of Wheel Alignment(Refer to P.3423.)l Check of Parking Brake Lever Stroke(Refer to GROUP 36-Service
Adjust-ment Procedures.)@Rear Brake Disc Run-out Check(Refer to GROUP 35Service Adjust-ment Procedures.)
NOTE*:Indicates parts which should
first
be temporarily tight-ened, then fully
tightened with
the vehicle on the ground with
no load (cerb weight).
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