1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT Service Repair Manual

34-32REAR SUSPENSION - Trailina Arm
12AOO64
MB991 113-01
12AOO96-
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear brake assembly installation bolts, then
suspend the rear brake assembly from the vehicle with
wire, etc.
5. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT With the special tool, secure the rear axle shaft, thenremove the self locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT With the special tool, remove the rear axle shaft.
11. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (UPPER ARM)
With the special tool, disconnect the upper arm ball joint
and knuckle.
Caution
While the special tool is being used, do not remove the
self locking nut; only loosen it.
12. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT (LOWER ARM)
With 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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Pressure fittingRemoval
REAR SUSPENSION
- Trailing Arm34-33 INSPECTiON
M34TCAA
0 Check trailing arm for cracks and deformation.
l Check bushing for cracks, deterioration and wear.
TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT
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Use the special tool to remove and press fit the bushing.
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-‘Trailing arm
bushing12AO296
Bolt B
MB991254
12AO299
Body
Guide

shaftcenter line.\/ ’
MB991254
12A0339
MB991
254-
CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENTMwrFAA
Replace the connecting rod using the following procedure:
(1) Remove the trailing arm bushing.
(2) Remove the bolt and nut.
(3) Set the special tool onto the trailing arm as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
(1) Apply lubricant to the sliding portion of the special tool(at the arrow marked “A” in the illustration).
(2) Install bolt
B to the trailing arm, at the point shown in
the figure.
(4) Use a spanner, etc., to turn the portion marked “C” in the
illustration to remove the connecting rod.
(5) Installation of the body (special tool) should be performed with the screw shaft and guide shaft center lines oriented
as shown in the illustration.
(6)
zdyly soapy water to the rubber portion of the connecting
(7) Reverse the removal procedures to press fit.
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34-34REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm

Special tool
(8) Remove the special tool after aligning the holes in special tool and trailing arm.
(9) Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
85-l 10 Nm (61-80 ft.lbs.)
(10)Press fit the trailing arm bushing. (Refer to P.34-33
(MB991254)- Rnl1
Holder AMB991258
I”..Ml2 Length
80 mm
(3.15
in.) Guide

shaftMB991 256/
/
Screw

‘shaft MB991255
%’ Body
MB991 257
12AO336
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SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONM34ToAA
9. INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE SHAFT/G. COM-
PANION
FLANGE/5. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Temporarily assemble the rear axle shaft to the trailing
arm.
(2) Install the companion flange to the rear axle shaft, then install the self locking nut.
(3) Hold the rear axle shaft with the special tool so that it doesn’t turn and tighten the locking nut.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
17-26 Nm
12-19 ft.lbs.

6
Pre-removal and Post-installation
40-50 Nm
29-36 ftlbs.
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12AO383
Removal steps
I. Shock absorber upper installation nut
2. Brake tube bracket installation bolt
3. Shock absorber lower installation bolt
4. Shock absorber assembly

34-36REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
M34OM-B
Disassembly steps
1. Cap2. Piston rod tightening nut (Refer to
P.34-13.)3. Washer
4. Upper-bushing (A)
5. Bracket assembly (Refer to P.34-6. Sorina oad
20-25 N
m
14- 18
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ft.‘bs-BS-
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7. U’pper bushing (B)8. Collar
9. Cup assembly (Refer to
P.34-I
3.)
10. Dust cover (Refer to P.34-I
3.)11. Bums
rubber
12. Coil spring (Refer to P.34-13,)13. Shock absorber
INSPECTION
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B-9
G?-11
8
6
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12AO360
l Check the rubber parts for damage.
lCheck the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
34-37
M36lA-
12AO620
70-85 N

m
/llo-li0 N
m
51-61 ft.lbs.80-94
ft.lbs.
9-14 N

m
7-10 ft.lbs. ‘q,4I-
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Removal steps
*I)1. Self locking nut
4*2. Crossmember bracket
3. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensor
installation bolt
4.Stabilizer bracket5.Bushing+e I)+ 6. Self locking nut
7. Joint cup (A)8. Stabilizer rubber
9. Joint cup (B)+e e+ 10. Self locking nut+e l + 11. Stabilizer link12. Joint cup (A)
13.Stabilizer rubber
4w14. Stabilizer bar
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34-38
REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
II12AO109
/ 12AOllOSERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
M34lDAB
1. REMOVAL O
F
SELFLOCKINGNUT/
2. CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
(1) Support the rear suspension assembly with a transaxle
jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts and crossmember brack-
ets.
6. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT Hold the stabilizer link with a wrench, then remove the self
locking nut.
10. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT/l 1. STABILIZER
LINK
(1) Hold the stabilizer links with a wrench and remove the self locking nuts.
(2) Remove the stabilizer links.
14. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly, maintaining a gap between the rear suspension and the body.
(2) Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION
M34TcAF
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.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar 34-39
CHECKING OF STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT FOR START-
ING TORQUE
(1) If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace it, adding
(2)
gz;zEt side to side the stabilizer link ball joint stud several
(3)
h!z% 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. Clip
kgA12LO245
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12LO217J
12LO243J
Hold

withwrench 12AOlOOBALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT-w
(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 ring.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
11. INSTALLATlON OF STABILIZER LINK/ 10. SELF LOCK-
ING NUT/G. SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Hold the stabilizer link ball studs with a wrench and install the self locking nut (A).
(2)Holding the stabilizer link with a wrench, tighten the self
locking nut (B) so that the protrusion of the stabilizer link
is within the standard value.
Standard value: 9-11 mm (.354-.433
in.)
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