1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ABS

17-32REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION+4zNI’INA-B
40-50 Nm
29-36 ft.lbs.
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12AO303Post-installation Operation
l installation of Trunk Room Trim(Refer to GROUP 23-Trims.)Removal steps
NOTE
Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
1. Shock absorber upper installation nut
2. Brake tube bracket installation bolt
3. Shock absorber lower installation bolt
4. Shock absorber assembly
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REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assemblv
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Nl’IGM-Bnut Piston rod tightening
Washer
Upper bushing
(A)Bracket assembly
Spring pad
Upper bushing
(8)CollarCup assembly
Dust cover
Bump rubber
Coil spring
Shock absorber
20-25 Nm1210360
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLYN17GNAA22. REMOVAL OF PISTON ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) Before removing the piston rod tightening nut com-
press the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
Do not use an air tool to tighten the bolt of the
special tool.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod
tightening nut.
INSPECTIONN17GOAA2l Check the rubber parts for damage.
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Check the coil springs for crack, damage or deterioration.

17-34REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembly
12A0049CUP assemblv
Dud cover
Bracket assembly
1Shock absorber lower bushing
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SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY; N17GPi4te12. INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING
(1) Use the special tools (L-4514) to compress the coi! zspring and insert it in the shock absorber.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the position of the
shock absorber spring seat as shown.
10. INSTALLATION OF DUST COVER/S. CUP ASSEMBLY
As shown in the illustration, fit the dust cover to the cup
assembly.5. INSTALLATION OF BRACKET ASSEMBLY/Z. PISTON
ROD TIGHTENING NUT
(1) With the position of the bracket assembly as shown in
the figure, tighten the tightening nut to the specified
.%
torque.
-(2) Install the coil spring so that the lower edge fits into the
spring seat groove and the upper edge fits into the
spring pad groove, then remove the special tools
(L-4514).

STEERING - Service -Adjustment Procedures < Power Steering >IgJf~
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then while operating
the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all;
the way to the left and right several times to drain all of the
fluid.
Caution, 35
Be careful not to position thq high-tension able ye&r the
carburetor or the delivery pipe.5. Connect the return hoses securely, and then
secur& it ,with
the clip.6. Fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid up
td the Ibwerposition of the filter, and then bleed the air.
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Specified fluid:MOPAR ATF PLUS (Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid Type 7176)/Automatic trans-
mission fluid “DEXRON” or “DEXRON II”Fluid level change:
within
5 mm (2 in.)While engineWhile engine
runningstoppedl?lrnl?J3
BLEEDINGNlSFKAG
1.Jack up the front wheels and support them by using a floor
stand.2. Manually turn the oil pump pulley a few times.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right
several times.
4.Disconnect the high-tension cable, and then, while operatingthe starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left and right several times
(for 1-5 to 20
seconds).
Caution
1. During air bleeding, replenish the fluid supply so thatthe level never falls below the lower positiin
@f the
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2. If air bleeding is done while engine is runnind, ‘the air
will be
brokeir up and absorbed intti the fluid;‘?ti’ sureto do the bleeding only while cranking.
5.Connect the ignition cable, and then start the engine (idling).6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until there are
no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is
upito the specified position on the level gauge.
8.Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid level whenthe steering wheel is turned left and right.
9.Check whether or not the change in the fluid level is within5 mm
(.2 in.) when the engine is stopped and when it is
running.
Caution
1.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm I.2 in.) or more,
the air has not been completely bled from the system,
and thus must be bled completely.2. If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is
stopped, the air has not been completely bled.
3. If air bleeding is not complete, there will be abnormal
noises from the pump and the flow-control valve, and
this
condition could cause a lessening of the life of the
pump, etc.

21-12 MANUAL TRANSAXLE - Special Tools/Troubleshooting
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IICPintermediate shaft lock nut
MD998819Installer adapterInstallation of differential case bearing
TROUBLESHOOTINGNZlEAABsSymptomVibration, noise
3il leakage
Hard shift
Jumps out of gearProbable causeRemedy
a. Loose or damaged transaxle anda. Tighten or replace mounts
engine mounts
b. Inadequate shaft end playb. Correct end play
c. Worn of damaged gears
c. Replace gears
d. Use of inadequate grade of oild. Replace with specified oil
e. Low oil level
e. Replenish
f. Inadequate engine idle speed
f. Adjust idle speed
a. Broken or damaged, oil seal or O-ringa. Replace oil seal or O-ring
a. Faulty control cable
a. Replace control cable
b. Poor contact or wear of synchronizer ring
and gear coneb. Correct or replace
c. Weakened synchronizer springc. Replace synchronizer spring
d. Use of inadequate grade of oil
d. Replace with specified oil
a. Worn gear shift fork or broken poppet
springa. Replace shift fork or poppet spring
b. Synchronizer hub to sleeve spline
clear-ante too largeb. Replace synchronizer hub and sleeve

5 22-2WHEELS AND TIRES - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSN22CA- @NVehicles with
~eDhL”~~HWCthEngineVehicles withVehicles withItems1.8L Engine2.0L DOHC Engine 2.0L DOHC Engine-FWD-AWD
Wheel
Tire sizePI 85/70R14P205155Rl6 89HP205/55R16 89VP205/55R 16 89VP205155R16 89V205/55R 16 88V205/55R16 88V
205/55R16 88V
Wheel typeSteel typeSteel/Aluminium type Aluminium typeAluminium type
Wheel size14 x 5’/2JJ16 x 6JJ16 x 6JJ16 x 6JJAmount of wheel offset
mm (in.) 46 (1.8)
46 (1.8)46 (1.8)46 (1.8)
Tire inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
Front200 (29)
200 (29)200 (29)220 (32)
Rear180 (26)180 (26)180 (26)200 (29)
Spare wheel
Tire size
T125/70D15T125/70D15T125/90D16
T125/80D16*
Wheel size
4T x 154T x 154T x 16
4T x 16”Amount of wheel offset
mm (in.) 46 (1.8)
46 (1.8)46 (1.8)
Tire inflation pressure
kPa (psi) 420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
NOTE*:
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
I 1terns
LimitWheel
runout
Radialmm (in.)
Lateralmm (in.)
Tread depth of tiremm (in.)
Specifications2.0
(.08)2.0
i.08)1.6 l.06)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSNz2cG-
ItemsNm
Hub nuts120-140ftlbs.87-101

23-4BODY - SDecifications
Items
Nmft.lbs.
Liftgate hinge to liftgate9-147-10
Liftgate hinge to bodyI I-168-12
Liftgate latch to body7-l I
5-8
Liftgate striker to liftgate9-147-10
Front bumper absorber mounting nuts35-5525-40
Front bumper absorber mounting bolts17-26
12-19
Rear bumper absorber mounting nuts35-5525-39
Rear bumper absorber mounting bolts17-2612-19
Fender mounting bolts4-63-4
Splash shield mounting screws2.0-2.21.4-1.6
Splash shield mounting bolts4-63-4
Battery tray to body9-147-10
Hood lock support to body4-63-4
Deck crossmember stay to deck crossmember4-63-4
Door hinge to door17-2612-19
Door hinge to body17-2612-19
Door striker mounting screws9-147-10
%ont door window regulator to door window glass2.0-4.0I .5-3.0
Door latch assembly mounting screws5-74-5
Steering shaft mounting bolt8-126-9
‘rant seat slider rail mounting bolt35-5525-40
Yont seat mounting bolt35-5525-40
‘rant seat mounting nut24-3617-26
‘rant seat slider bracket mounting bolt35-5525-40
‘rant seat frame mounting bolt (inner)10-157-l 1
‘rant seat frame mounting bolt (outer)35-5525-40
‘rant seat adjuster mounting bolt9-147-10
lear seatback mounting bolt17-2612-19
jear seat striker mounting bolt4-63-4
4utomatic seat belt motor mounting bolt4-63-4
jutomatic seat belt guide rail mounting bolt (A), (B)4-63-4
iutomatic seat belt guide rail mounting bolt (Cl17-2612-19
Automatic seat belt guide ring attaching bolt17-2612-19
detractor assembly (for shoulder belt) mounting bolt (Front), Vehicles9-147-10
detractor assembly (for shoulder belt) mounting bolt (Rear)for U.S. 35-5525-40
detractor (for lap belt) mounting bolt (8 x 20 mm bolt)9-147-10
letractor (for lap belt) mounting bolt (7116 in. x 25 mm bolt)35-5525-40
;uide ring bracket mounting bolt9-147-10
automatic seat belt buckle mounting bolt35-5525-40
Jide bar mounting bolt
I35-55
25-40
ront seat belt sash guide mounting boltVehicles35-5525-40
ront seat belt retractor bracket mounting bolt for Canada35-5525-40
Zover plate mounting bolt9-147-10
‘ear inner seat belt bracket mounting bolt35-5525-40
‘ear seat belt anchor plate attaching bolt35-5525-40
ear seat belt retractor bracket mounting bolt (Front)4-63-4
ear seat belt retractor bracket mounting bolt (Rear)35-5525-40

23-18BODY - Troubleshooting
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vehicles with ABS.