1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER ABS

FRONT __
TROUBLESHOOTING
, .
SymptomProbable cause
Remedy
Steering wheel is heavy, vibratesSuspension malfunction
or pulls to one side, ,
Ball jointAdjust or replace
Coil spring
Wheel alignment
Unbalanced or worn tires Adjust or replace
Adjust or
Adjust or replace
Excessive vehicle rollingBroken or deteriorated stabilizer
Shock absorber malfunction
Replace
Improper tire inflation pressure
NoiseLack of lubrication
Looseness and wear of each part
.
Broken coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction
Replace
FRONT WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a
level surface.
The ‘front’ ‘suspension, and should
be serviced to normal to wheel
alignment.
TOE-IN
The suspension wheel be
t o
Standard value: 0 3 mm 0 in.
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F R O N T S U S P E N S I O N Upper Arm . ,
UPPER ARM BALL DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure o nly if
the
has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and
the
dust cover.
(3) the dust cover with tool until it is fully
.
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
I,Post-installation OperationFront Wheel Alignment Adjustment
(Refer to
8865
4432
65
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nut
2. Shock absorber upper mounting
nuts
5. Damper fork
6. Shock absorber assembly
3. Shock absorber lower mounting
bolt4. Damper fork mounting bolt
Cautionl :Indicates parts which should be tightened,and then fully tightened the veh on the groundin the unladen condition.
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FRONT SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
DISASSEMBLY AND, REASSEMBLY
12
9
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Disassembly steps
n u t
Upper bushing A 4. Upper bracket assembly
5. Upper spring pad
6. Collar
1 2 3 7 .
7. Upper bushing 8. assembly . . 10. Dust cover
12. Shock
,
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
(1) the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
1. Install the special tools evenly so that the
maximum length will be attained
the
installation range.
2. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the specia l
tool bolt.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to the
tool bolt.
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FRONT SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
Damper foinstallation
of the body
REASSEMBLY. SERVICE
COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Use the special tools to
the coil spring and
install it to the shock absorber.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of
the special tool.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the steppe d part of
the shock
spring seat.
UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
so that the position as’
in the illustration with respect the fork installation
bolt.
. SELF-LOCKING NUT . .
( 1 )
(2). the special tools and
tighten the
to- the ,
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench.
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Compression Lower and
FRONT SUSPENSION
Lower Arm
COMPRESSION LOWER ARM AND LATERAL ARM
ASSEMBLIES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation OperationlFront Alignment Adjustment(Refer to ,
98-118
\ 6 9 - 7 8
Compression lower arm assemblyremoval steps
1. Compression lower arm bail joint
and knuckle connection
2. Compression lower arm mounting
bolts3. Compression lower arm assembly
Lateral lower arm assemblyremoval steps
4.
Stay5. absorber lower mounting
6. Lateral lower arm ball joint and
knuckle connection7. Lateral lower arm mounting bolt
8. Lateral lower arm assembly
CautionIndicates parts which should be tightened,
and then fully tightened with the on the ground
in the unladen condltlon.
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REAR
SUSPENSION-
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION2SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARMSPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . .7.
TRAILING ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Wheel Alignment Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
and Adjustment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REAR SUSPENSION General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
A newly-developed multi-link type of suspensionhas been adopted for the rear suspension. The bushing have been rationalized to provide both
excellent steering stability and riding comfort.
layout of each arm and the rigidity of each
.
Coil spring Medium price, High price,’
Premium price-FWDPremium price-AWD
Low price.Wire diameterx 7 5 . 2 117.2
length 2.953 4.606 2.953 360.5 2.961
1 1 . 9 2 9 ) ’11.929) 11.830)
Identification Purple 2 Purple 2
color
Spring constant 26.5 (151) 26.5 (151)
Shock absorber stroke mm (in.)
154 (6.1)154 (6.1)
154 (6.1)
Shock Expansion
absorber
damping
forceContraction
. . .
“Medium price ,
Wire diameterx
length 4.661 12.185) ,
mm (in.)
Items
Coil spring
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Identification
color Blue 2Red
Spring constant 28.4 (162)
28.4 (162)
Shock absorber stroke 169 (6.7)169 (6.7)
Shock Expansion667 902 (150
a b s o r b e r1187 1579 (267 355)
damping
force
[atContraction471 706 (106
/sec.)]412-627 141)

REAR SUSPENSION General Information
Shock absorber
U p p e r a r m
control
with aero
arm
Trailing arm
Differential support arm
00003694
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