1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER service

2 REAR SUSPENSION Lower Arm and Toe
LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation OperationlWheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to , ,
89-78
39 Nm
Lower arm assembly removal steps
1. Lower arm cover
2. Stabilizer link ball joint and lower
arm connection3. ABS wheel-speed sensor clamp
bolts
with 4. Lower arm assembly and knuckleconnecting bolt5. Lower arm assembly mounting bolt
6. Lower arm assembly Toe
control arm assembly removal
steps
7. Toe control arm ball joint andknuckle , 6. control mounting
9. arm ,
Cautionl Indicates which should tightened,
and then fully with on the groundin the unladen
Cord
REMOVAL’ SERVICE POINTS
CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT AND
KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
Caution
1.Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a ne arby
part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.
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REAR SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY34100510067
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
and Post-installation Operation
(1) Service Lid Removal and Installation (Refer to
( 2 ) L u g g a g e c o m p a r t m e n t s i d e t r i m
98 Nm
Removal steps
1. Cap
2 . F l a n g e n u t s
3. Bolt
4 . S h o c k a b s o r b e r
INSPECTION
lCheck the rubber parts for cracks
lCheck the shock, absorber for oil leakage
or abnormal noise.
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REAR SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly steps
n u t
Upper bushing A 4. Upper bracket assembly
5. Upper spring pad
6. Upper bushing
22Nm16
6
8
. 10
7.Collar8.Cup assembly9.Dust cover10.Bump rubber11.Coil spring
12. Shock absorber assembly
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
(1)
the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
1. Install the special tools evenly, and so that th e
maximum length will be attained the
installation range.
2.Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special
tool bolt.
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REAR SUSPENSION Shock
Coil spriedgeBracket
(2) While holding the piston remove
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the self-loc king
n u t .
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Use the special tools to compress the coil spring and
, install it to the shock absorber.
Caution
not use an wrench to tighten the special
tool bolt.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the steppe d part of
the shock absorber spring seat.
UPPER BRACKET
the bracket as shown in the ,
.
SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Temporarily tighten the ‘self-locking
(2) Remove the special tools and
tighten
self-locking nut to the ,
Caution
Do not use an wrench.
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S U S P E N S I O N B a r
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
, STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the bar so that the making on the stabilizer
bar and the edge of the bracket becomes the referen ce value,
and then tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt.
INSPECTION,
lCheck the bushings for wear and,
lCheck the stabilizer bar
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness:- .
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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE
CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times , install the
nut to the stud and use the
tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: Nm (4-13
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard va lue,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is low’er than the stan dard
value, check
the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is
to use that ball joint.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust co ver, replace
the stabilizer link.
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SERVICE BRAKES
CONTENTS
BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B R A K E
S Y S T E M
CONTENTS
BRAKE PEDAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
FRONT DISC BRAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,. . . .31
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MASTER CYLINDER AND
BRAKE BOOSTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .8
Bleeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Brake Booster Operating Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Brake Drum Inside Diameter Check

. . . . . . . . .20
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Check. . . . . . . . . . . .13
Brake Lining and Brake Drum Contact
Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Lining Thickness Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Brake Pedal Check and Adjustment. . . . . . . . .8
Check Valve Operation Check. . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Brake Disc Run-out Check. . . . . . . . . . . .18
Front Brake Disc Run-out Correction. . . . . . . .18
Front Brake Disc Thickness Check. . . . . . . . . .19
Front Disc Brake Pad, Check and
Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Disc Brake Rotor Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Proportioning Function Test . . . . . 12
Rear Brake Disc Run-out Check. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Brake Disc Run-out Correction . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Brake Disc Thickness
. . . 23
Rear Disc Brake Pad Check and
Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stop Light Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PROPORTIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
REAR DISC BRAKE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER .
SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SERVICE. . . . . . . . . .. . . .3
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

BRAKE SYSTEM General Information
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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SERVICE BRAKES
The brake system has high
which maintains excellent braking performance.
has been adopted as the front
The main features are as follows. Floating caliper, double-piston and
l A dual type master cylinder is equipped on
disc
all models.
l Both a single type and a tandem type
c a l i p e r , s i n g l e - p i s t o n a n d
disc
booster have been adopted.l Disc has been adopted as the rear
brakes. [Floating caliper, single-piston and solid
disc
NOTE
Vehicles with ABS.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
, Front
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