1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE sensor

-.REAR SUSPENSION
- Rear Suspension Assembly
Press in
BearingChamfered side
12l.0247CROSS SECT. A-A
Wheel, bearing
nut
pindle(2) Press in the bushing into the trailing arm (from
ahechamfered side of the trailing arm).
(3) Be careful that the bushing hole is at the position’ indicatedin the figure and that the difference in bushing projection
distances does not exceed the following value.
: :
Ll -L2= 0 + 1.0 mm (0 * .04 in.)
LATERAL ROD BUSHING (BODY SIDE)(1) Drive out the lateral rod bushing as shown in the figure.
(2) Press in the bushing using the special tool so that the
amount of projection is equal at
the’, left and right. .
NOTEThe replacement of the lateral rod bushing at the axle
beam side is made by the same procedures described in
steps
(1) and (2) above.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONNI’IGDAU
7. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING NUTAfter tightening the wheel bearing nut, align with the
spindle’s indentation and crimp.
1. INSTALLATION OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.

17-12REAR SUSPENSION - Torsion Axle and Arm AssemblyTORSION AXLE AND ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNl’IPA-.
17-26
Nm12-19 ft.lbs.350-60 Nm2/I
/36-23 ft.lbs./
Nm1’200-260 Nm144-188 ft.lbs.
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Post-installation Operationl Checking and Adjustment of Brake DiscDeflection
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)achecking and Adjustment of Rear Disc
Brake Dragging Torque
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
80-100 Nm*58-72 ft.lbs.*
l Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment
(Refer to GROUP 5 -Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*4@100-120 Nm*72-87 ft.lbs.*
Removal steps
+I) ++1. Rear speed sensor 2. Parking brake cable
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3. Brake hose and tube bracket
4. Caliper assembly
5. Brake disc
6. Hub cap
e+ 7. Wheel bearing nut
8. Tongued washer
+I) *+ 9. Rear hub bearing unitIO. Dust shield
l 11. Lateral rod mounting bolt (axle beam side)
*I)12. Shock absorber lower mounting bolt
13. Trailing arm mounting bolt
14. Torsion axle and arm assembly
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) ~~ : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3j W+ : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts
(51 *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tight-
ened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle in
the unladen condition.

REAR SUSPENSION - Torsion Axle and Arm Assemblv1 T-,l’JAxle beam
Inut
-
-Spindle
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNliP9AG
1.REMOVAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.
4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLYRemove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a piece
of wire.
9. REMOVAL OF REAR HUB BEARING UNIT
NOTERear hub bearing unit cannot be disassemble.
12. REMOVAL OF SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTING
BOLT/lB. TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BOLT/ 14.
TORSION AXLE AND ARM ASSEMBLY
(1) Jack up the torsion axle and arm assembly in order to
raise it slightly.
Caution
1.Always insert a wooden block between the jack
receptacle and the axle beam and place the jackat the center of the axle beam.
2. Make sure that the jack does not contact the
lateral rod.(2) Remove the shock absorber’s mounting bolts and the
trailing arm mounting bolts.
(3)Lower the jack slowly, and then remove the torsion axleand arm assembly.
INSPECTIONN17PCAAa
l Check the trailing arm and axle beam for deformation or
damage.l Check the torsion bar for damage.
0Check the bushings for cracking, deterioration, or unusual
wear.
NOTEFor information concerning the replacement of the trailing
arm bushing, refer to
P.17-6.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17PDAI
11. INSTALLATION OF LATERAL ROD MOUNTING
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(AXLE BEAM SIDE)Install the lateral rod mounting bolt from the direction
shown in the illustration.
9. INSTALLATION OF REAR HUB BEARING UNITPress inner race further until inner race contacts with
spindle end.
7. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING NUTAfter tightening the wheel bearing nut, align with the
spindle’s indentation and crimp.
1. INSTALLATION OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.

17-14REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Axle HubREAR AXLE HUB
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNl’IMA--1’9-14 Nm
50-60 Nm
Post-installation Operation
l checking and Adjustment of Brake DiscDeflection
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)l checking and Adjustment of Rear DiscBrake Dragging Torque
(Refer to GROUP
5-Service AdjustmentProcedures.)l Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment(Refer to GROUP 5%Service AdjustmentProcedures.)
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Removal steps
+* l +1. Rear speed sensor
‘2. Parking brake cable
4*3. Caliper assembly
4. Brake disc
5. Hubcap
l +6. Wheel bearing nut
7. Tongued washer
8. Rear hub assembly ABS>
4*9. Rear rotor
+I) l + 10. Rear hub bearing unit
NOTE(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.(3) I)+ : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.(4) m : Non-reusable parts
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALNVMBAE
1.REMOVAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR ABS>
R6fer to GROUP 5-Wheel Speed Sensor.
3. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend
it with a piece
of wire.

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REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Axle’ Hub1~74s9. REMOVAL OF REAR ROTOR
z:.*It
Slit
14A0419Caution
Care must be taken not to
‘scratch-,‘,or other&%&damage the teeth of the rotor. The
.rotor must never be
dropped. If the teeth of the rotor are chipped, resulting
in a deformation of the rotor, it will not be-able to
accurately detect the wheel rotation speed’,
and the
system will not function normally.
10. REMOVAL OF REAR HUB BEARING UNIT
NOTEIRear hub bearing unit cannot be disassembled.,
INSPECTIONNllMCABl Check the oil seal for crack or damage.
l Check the rear hub for wear or damage.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATIONN17MDAG
IO. INSTALLATION OF REAR HUB BEARING UNJTPress inner race further until inner race contacts with
spindle end.
6. INSTALLATION OF WHEEL BEARING, NUT
After tightening the wheel bearing ‘nut, align with the
spindle’s indentation and crimp.
1. INSTALLATION OF REAR SPEED SENSOR
ABS>Refer to GROUP
5-Wheel Speed Sensor.

REAR SUSPENSION - SpecificationsT7-97
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. ‘2 +’ iiNl?GGbItems
Rear suspension assembly
Center exhaust pipe to main muffler installation bolt
Hook installation bolt
Hanger installation bolt
Center exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe installation nut
Rear shock absorber installation nut
Differential carrier to differential support member
Differential support member to body
Brake tube bracket to rear shock absorber
Differential carrier to propeller shaft
Crossmember bracket to body
Crossmember bracket to crossmember
Rear brake assembly installation bolt
Rear speed sensor installation bolt
Jpper and lower arm
Upper arm to crossmember
Upper arm to knuckle
Lower arm to crossmember
Lower arm to knuckle
[railing arm
Companion flange to rear axle shaft
Companion flange to drive shaft
Trailing arm to crossmember
Upper arm to knuckle
Lower arm to knuckle
Rear shock absorber (lower)
Rear brake assembly installation bolt
Rear speed sensor installation bolt
Ghock absorber assembly
Shock absorber installation nut
Shock absorber installation bolt
Brake tube bracket to rear shock absorber
Piston rod tightening nut
stabilizer bar
Differential support member to body
Crossmember bracket to crossmember
Crossmember bracket to body
Stabilizer link to stabilizer bar
Nmft.lbs.
40-5029-36
IO-157-ii
IO-157-11
30-4022-29
40-5029-36
80-10058-72
110-13080-9417-26
12-19
30-3522-25
70-8551-61
110-13080-94
50-6036-43
9-14
7-10
140-160101-116
60-7243-52
90-I 1065-80
60-7243-52
160-220116-159
55-65
40-47
140-160101-116
60-7243-52
60-7243-52
90-I 1065-80
50-6036-43
9-14
7-10
40-5029-36
90-l 1065-8017-2612-19
20-2514-18
110-13080-94
110-13080-94
70-8551-61
35-4525-33
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LUBRICANTNl’ICD-
ItemsSpecified lubricant
Lip and inside of the dust cover
(upper and lower arm, stabilizer link)MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part No. 2525035 or
equivalent

17-22REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly
40-50 Nm
129-36 ft.lbs./
80-100 Nm
58-72 fiq T
i) 30-35 Nm,22-25 ftlbs.-- -- .-._--.I
17-26 Nm
t
12-19 ft.lbs.\
\
llO-i30 Nm80-94 ft.lbs.
70-85’ Nm51-61ftlbs.
I50-60Nm
36-43 ft.lbs.
70-85Nm51-61ft.lbs.80-94ftlbs.
12AO641Removal steps
+*9. Self locking nut
10. Differential support member
11. Crossmember bracket
4*12. Parking brake cable and rear speed sensorinstallation bolt
13. Cable band
4*14. Rear speed sensor connector with
ABS15. O-ring16. Rear suspension assembly
NOTE(1) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2)
+e : Refer to “Service Points of Removal”.
(3) l : Refer to “Service Points of Installation”.
(4) a : Non-reusable parts

REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension ~Assembly
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALN17GQAOa4. REMOVAL OF CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the lock pin, rotate the calipei
&&e-@blyupward, then remove the caliper assembly and secure
it with wire, etc.
Caution
The lock pin has a special grease appl‘ied tq it, so besure not to wipe it off, and ensure that the lock pin
stays clean.
(2) After removing the caliper assembly,
.cover the guide
pin with a cloth, etc.
8. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
BOLT AND NUT
Place mating marks on the differential carrier companion
flange and the propeller shaft flange yoke.
NOTEThe mating marks should be used as a reference for
re-installation.9. REMOVAL OF SELF LOCKING NUT
(1) Before removing the self’ locking nuts, support the
differential case with a transaxle jack.
(2) Remove the self locking nuts.
12. REMOVAL OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REAR
SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION BOLT
(1) Lower the transaxle jack slightly.
(2) Remove the parking brake cable installation bolts.
NOTEThe task may be made easier by increasing the gap
between the body and the
crossmember.