1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar241
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A I I\/\ \lZAOOOESERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NO2lDAK13. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
FRACKET(1) Temporarily tighten the stabilizer bar bracket:
’(2) Align the bushing end with the marked part of the
stabilizer bar, and then fully tighten the stabilizer. bar
bracket.10. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUT
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer
link, tighten the mounting nuts.
6. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING NUT
Tighten the nut on the stabilizer bar bolt to the specified
distance.Standard value:
Protruding length of stabilizer bar
mounting bolt16-18 mm
(.63-.70 in.)

2-42FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar
N02TA-BSTABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
l Removal of Front Exhaust Pipe(Refer to GROUP 11 -Exhaust Pipe
I8
55-60 Nm40-43 ftlbs.60-80 Nm
43-58 ft.lbs.Removal stepsPost-installation Operation
*Installation of Front Exhaust Pipe
(Refer to GROUP 11 -Exhaust Pipe
and Main Muffler.)
80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.--A
I)4 7.8.l * 9.Left member
Gusset
Transfer
Stabilizer link installation nut
Stabilizer link
Stabilizer bar bracket installation
Sgabibi~;r bar bracket
Stabilizer bar35-45
25-33
12A0314
12AO352
4
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l 4 : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”

FRONT SUSPENSION - Stabilizer Bar2-43SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
NOZlBAG4. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING NUTS
Using a wrench or similar tool to secure the ball studs at
both ends of the stabilizer link, remove tfie mounting nuts,
19. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
(1) Disconnect the coupling of the knuckle and lower arm
at the right side.
(2) Pull out the left side stabilizer bar edge, pulling it out
between the drive shaft and lower arm.
(3) Pull out the right side stabilizer bar edge, pulling it out
from below the lower arm.
INSPECTIONRefer to
P.2-40.
NOZTCAHBALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENTNomDRefer to
P.2-40.SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZTDAN7. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
BRACKET!4. STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION NUT
Refer to
P.2-41.

2-44FRONT SUSPENSION -Centermember and Crossmember
CENTERMEMBER AND CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
l Disconnection of the Front Exhaust Pipewhen removing the Crossmember (Re-
fer to GROUP 1 l-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Raise and Suspend the Engine to the
Extent Force is not applied to the EnginePost-installation Operation
*Lower the Enginel coupling of the Front Exhaust Pipe (Re-fer to GROUP ll-Exhaust Pipe and
Main Muffler.)
@Air bleeding of the Power-steering Fluid
(Refer to GROUP 19-Service Adjust-
ment Procedures.)*Adjustment of the Front Wheel Align-
ment
(Refer to GROUP
2-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
! *J
I”---
7
9
80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
\80-100 Nm
58-72 ft.lbs.
70-86 Nm
51-58 ft.lbs.llA0283
Removal steps
1. Front roll stopper bracket mounting bolt
2. Centermember installation bolts (front)3. Stopper
4. Bushing
5. Bushing
6. Collar7. Centermember installation bolts (rear)
8. Centermember
9. StayNOTEReverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
4

FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember2-45 bar>
27X0-42 Nm.- .-___-ii-30 ft.lbs.
35-45
25-33
~~ 10. Self locking nut11.Jointcup12.Stabilizerrubber13.Stabilizerbarinstallation bolt14.Jointcup15.Stabilizerrubber
16.Jointcup17.Stabilizerrubber18.Jointcup19.Collar
20.Joint
cup
21.Stabilizerrubber:
+e l 4 22. Nut
>
Pillow-ball type
23. Stabilizer link
stabilizer bar
24. Stabilizer bar bracket
installation bolt
Rubber-bushing
type stabilizer bar
I)4 25. Stabilizer bar bracket26. Bushing
4*27. Stabilizer bar
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(21 4* : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.i3j l * : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) m : Non-reusable parts

2-46FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and Crossmember
15-20 Nm
11-14 ft.lbs.12-18
Nm9- 13ft.lbs.9-14
Nm7-10 ft.lbs.
60-60 Nm
43-58 ft.lbs.OlA047328. Cotter pin
29. Tie-rod end and connection nut30. Joint assemblv connection bolt
31. Return tube
’connectionPower steering
32. Pressure hose
connection33. Mounting bracket
+e l + 34. Steering gear box assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.A
(2) 4+ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.J(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) m : Non-reusable parts

.-FRONT SUSPENSION
-Centermember and Crossmember2-47
f
39
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
r---
100-120 Nm*
72-87 ft.lbs.*
80-100 Nm
JIY- \I58-72 ftlbs.
80-lb0 Nm 3\7 !58-72 ft.lbs.I
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
100-120 Nm72-87 ftlbs.35. Self locking nut
36. Clamp37. Lower arm mounting bolt
38. Stopper
39. Rear roll stopper bracket mounting bolt40. Self locking nut
41. Lower plate
42. Crossmember
43. Stopper
44. Bushing
FFEeverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) m : Non-reusable parts(3) *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

2-48FRONT SUSPENSION - Centermember and CrossmemberSERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
22. REMOVAL OF NUT
Refer to
P.2-39.
N02YBAEa27. REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
Refer to
P.2-39.34. REMOVAL OF STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to GROUP
19-Steering Gear Box.
INSPECTIONN02YCMl
l Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
l Check the bushings for cracks or deterioration.
l Check the centermember for cracks or deformation.
Press outPress fit
Bushing ABushing
BInner sleeve
12R012812RO129
BUSHING REPLACEMENTNOZYDAAa
(1) Remove and press in bushings A and B using the illustrated
method.(2) Press in bushings A and
B so that the projecting amount
of the inner sleeve agrees with the standard value.
Standard value:
Bushing A
7.2-10.2 mm (.28-.40 in.)
Bushing
B6.5-9.5 mm (.26-.37 in.)
Caution
When pressing in, apply a solution of soap and water to
the sliding part of the bushings, and then press them inwithout stopping one after the other.
If there is a pause during the pressing operation, the
frictional resistance will prevent installation.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
NOZYEAEa34. INSTALLATION OF STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to GROUP
19-Steering Gear Box.
25. INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
Refer to
P.2-41.
10./22. INSTALLATION OF SELF LOCKING NUT/NUT
Refer to
P.2-41.